Loretto in Cambria County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Loretto
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 10, 2024
1. Loretto Marker
Founded
1801
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Keystone Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1801.
Location. 40° 30.176′ N, 78° 37.895′ W. Marker is in Loretto, Pennsylvania, in Cambria County. Marker is on St Mary Street south of Fourth Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 291 St Mary Street, Loretto PA 15940, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rev Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Loretto (within shouting distance of this marker); Loretto Area Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel (within shouting distance of this marker); Demetrius Gallitzin (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); "The Angelus" (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Main / The Bell (approx. 0.3 miles away); Charles M. Schwab Hall (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Loretto.
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 10, 2024
2. Loretto Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 50 times since then. Last updated on April 16, 2024, by Annette Fillmore of York, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 21, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
