Juniata Township near Tunnelhill in Blair County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Portage Railroad
Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.
Location. 40° 27.193′ N, 78° 32.599′ W. Marker is near Tunnelhill, Pennsylvania, in Blair County. It is in Juniata Township. Marker is at the intersection of Old Route 22 and Healy Road, on the left when traveling west on Old Route 22. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Duncansville PA 16635, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Old Portage Rail Road Monument (a few steps from this marker); Why a Skewed Arch Bridge? (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Portage Railroad (within shouting distance of this marker); Railroad Stone (approx. 0.4 miles away); Inclined Plane No. 6 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Skew Arch Bridge Trail (approx. 0.4 miles away); Allegheny Portage Railroad (approx. 0.4 miles away); Engine House No. 6 (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tunnelhill.
Also see . . . Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site. Official website from the National Park Service (Submitted on February 11, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 468 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 10, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.