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

Glasgow

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, July 24, 2021

1. Glasgow Marker

Inscription. Named for James S. Glasgow Pioneer Settler
Founded
1818

Erected by Pennsylvania Department of Highways.

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 1818.

Location. 40° 42.369′ N, 78° 26.752′ W. Marker is in Glasgow, Pennsylvania, in Cambria County. It is on Skyline Drive (Pennsylvania Route 865) south of Daisy Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Glasgow PA 16644, 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

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within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: William A. Nevling Tavern (approx. 3.7 miles away); Coalport (approx. 5½ miles away); Alexander's Fording (approx. 8½ miles away); Alexander Cemetery (approx. 8.9 miles away); "Bridge Hill Park" (approx. 9.4 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 9.4 miles away); War Memorial (approx. 9.4 miles away); Sgt. William S. Sitman (approx. 9.4 miles away).

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, July 24, 2021

2. Glasgow Marker

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, September 1, 2017

3. Glasgow Marker

Before repairs and repainting by KMT Board Member Mike Wintermantel

Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2025, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 148 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 30, 2025, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.