Gallitzin in Cambria County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Allegheny Tunnel Keystone
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 26, 2023
1. Allegheny Tunnel Keystone Marker
1854 Allegheny Tunnel. The Keystone is
the stone at the apex of an arch which
locks all other stones in place without
the use of mortar. It was removed when
the tunnel was modified in 1995.
Erected by Gallitzin Area Tourist Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.
Location. 40° 28.94′ N, 78° 33.086′ W. Marker is in Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in Cambria County. Marker is at the intersection of Jackson Street and Convent Street, on the right when traveling north on Jackson Street. Marker and Keystone are at the Gallitzin Borough building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 411 Convent Street, Gallitzin PA 16641, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Joseph L. Ruffley • "Mr. Caboose" (within shouting distance of this marker); Hysong v. Gallitzin School District (within shouting distance of this marker); Gallitzin Tunnels (within shouting distance of this marker); Stephen Tyng Mather (approx. 1.7 miles away); Summit Level Historic Area (approx. 1.7 miles away); Railroad Stone
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Also see . . . The Gallitzin Tunnels. (Submitted on May 30, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 26, 2023
2. Allegheny Tunnel Keystone and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 30, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
