Franklin in Columbia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Alamo Restaurant

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, July 2, 2025

1. Alamo Restaurant Marker

Inscription. The current Alamo is located in the same spot as the original restaurant from 1926. The Alamo was built during the winter of 1948-49 and extensively renovated during the winter of 1999-2000.

Erected by Knoebel's Amusement Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.

Location. 40° 52.749′ N, 76° 30.199′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Pennsylvania, in Columbia County. It is on Knoebels Boulevard. Marker is on the grounds of Knoebel's Amusement Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 391 Knoebels Blvd, Elysburg PA 17824, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Pennsylvania’s Anthracite Coal Region

and in the Susquehanna Valley.

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

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the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Grand Carousel (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Grand Carousel (within shouting distance of this marker); The Newest Old Covered Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lighthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Swimming Hole (within shouting distance of this marker); Dodgems (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Cottage (about 300 feet away); 1940 Chevrolet Fire Truck (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, July 2, 2025

2. Alamo Restaurant Marker

In situ, the marker is at the southwest side of the building, shown here between the black pole and the brick pilar.

Alamo Restaurant image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, July 2, 2025

3. Alamo Restaurant

Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2025, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 5, 2025, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.