Altoona in Blair County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Altoona
Founded 1849 as a terminal for westward expansion of the Pennsylvania Railroad. It soon became a major railroad center of the nation. Scene of the War Governors' Conference, 1867.
Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, and the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.
Location. 40° 28.812′ N, 78° 24.283′ W. Marker is in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in Blair County. Marker is on Logan Boulevard, 0.2 miles north of Park Road (U.S. 220), on the left when traveling north. Located in the median on Logan Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Altoona PA 16602, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Baker Mansion (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Baker Mansion (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Children of Pennsylvania's Fallen Warriors (approx. 0.7 miles away); Logan Valley Mall Fire (approx. 0.8 miles away); Alleghany Furnace (approx. 0.8 miles away); Leap-The-Dips Roller Coaster (approx. 0.9 miles away); Endress War Memorial (approx. one mile away); Blair County Memorial Highway (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Altoona.
Also see . . .
1. City of Altoona, Pennsylvania. Official website homepage (Submitted on February 7, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Altoona - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on February 7, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
3. MarkerQuest - Altoona. Fun facts and weird history about the city of Altoona. (Submitted on August 3, 2022, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 721 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 7, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.