Portage Railroad
Inscription
Here was No. 5 of the ten inclined planes used to carry canal boats by rail, Hollidaysburg to Johnstown. The road to Lilly follows closely the route of the Portage Railroad over the mountain to Johnstown.
Location
Address7939 Admiral Peary Hwy. (old US 22) at Portage Rd., just E of Cresson
CountyCambria
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.457170, -78.572910
Sources
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