Gallitzin in Cambria County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Joseph L. Ruffley • "Mr. Caboose"

1924-2018

— In Memory of —

Joseph L. Ruffley • "Mr. Caboose" Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 26, 2023

1. Joseph L. Ruffley • "Mr. Caboose" Marker

Inscription.

Joe was a founding member of the Gallitzin Area Tourist Council and served as its historian. He was also one of the hands-on crew who lovingly restored this caboose from a rusted-out hull to make it the centerpiece of the GATC "Tunnels' Park" Gallitzin's destination of choice for visitors from around the world. Joe loved to personally greet visitors and share with them his vast knowledge of and personal experiences from the Pennsylvania Railroad.

Erected by Gallitzin Area Tourist Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Railroads & Streetcars.

Location. 40° 28.924′ N, 78° 33.078′ W. Marker is in Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in Cambria County. It is on Convent Street east of Jackson Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 411 Convent Street, Gallitzin PA 16641, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands.

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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Gallitzin Tunnels (a few steps from this marker); Allegheny Tunnel Keystone (within shouting distance of this marker); Hysong v. Gallitzin School District (within shouting distance of this marker); Stephen Tyng Mather

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(approx. 1.6 miles away); Summit Level Historic Area (approx. 1.7 miles away); Railroad Stone (approx. 1.7 miles away); Levels (approx. 1.8 miles away); The Lemon House (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gallitzin.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 26, 2023

2. Joseph L. Ruffley • "Mr. Caboose" Marker

Pennsylvania Railroad Cabin Car image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 26, 2023

3. Pennsylvania Railroad Cabin Car

Restored in part by Joe Ruffley

Pennsylvania Railroad Cabin Car Interior image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 26, 2023

4. Pennsylvania Railroad Cabin Car Interior

Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 179 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 30, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.