Emporium in Cameron County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Railroads
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel
1. Railroads Marker
Emporium grew with the advent of the railroads. The Pennsylvania Rail Road was completed to Emporium on October 20, 1863 and opened the entire length by 1864. The Buffalo, New York and Philadelphia Railroad was completed to Emporium on December 23, 1872.
These railroads made it possible for the growing industries in the region to ship finished goods and raw material. They also brought in travelers who supported several hotels in the borough. Many stopped here to conduct business or lay over on their way to other cities. One hotel register in the archives of the Cameron County Historical Society shows guests from all over the east coast. One hotel register in the archives of the Cameron County Historical Society shows guests from all over the east coast.
The Round House was built in the late 1880's. It was used as a repair facility for the Pennsylvania Railroad. One of the features was a huge round table used to turn locomotives around. This structure was torn down in the 1960's when steam engines became obsolete.
The caboose on display at the east end of town is a rare 1942 Pennsylvania Railroad designed N5C Cabin Car. The PRR's N5C was an iconic caboose, easily identified by its streamlined cupola and porthole windows. Only 199 of these were built in the Altoona plant and only a few survive today.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is October 20, 1863.
Location. 41° 30.497′ N, 78° 13.454′ W. Marker is in Emporium, Pennsylvania, in Cameron County. It can be reached from the intersection of West Creek Recreational Trail and East 2nd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 582 E 2nd St, Emporium PA 15834, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Pennsylvania Wilds. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Allegheny Portage (approx. 0.2 miles away); M551A1 Sheridan (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cameron County (approx. 0.7 miles away); Sylvania (approx. 0.9 miles away); Sylvania Electric Products (approx. 0.9 miles away); Sinnemahoning Path (approx. 3.3 miles away); Site of Camp Sizerville (approx. 6.7 miles away); The Costello Tannery (approx. 10½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Emporium.
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel
2. Railroads Marker
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel
3. PRR Caboose
Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,538 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 18, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
