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

Cambria Iron Company

Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 26, 2026

1. Cambria Iron Company Marker

Inscription.
Has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This company and its five plants along the Conemaugh Valley possess national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America. The Cambria Iron Company was renowned for its technological innovations and the manufacture of iron and steel rail; its legacy embodies the important role of steel production and labor in industrial America.

Erected 1989 by National Park Service, United States Department of the Interior.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1989.

Location. 40° 19.811′ N, 78° 55.39′ W. Marker is in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, in Cambria County. It is at the intersection of Johns Street and Walnut Street, on the left when traveling north on Johns Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 60 Johns Street, Johnstown PA 15901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

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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 walking distance of this marker: American Red Cross (within shouting distance of this marker); What is the Johnstown Local Flood Protection Project? (within shouting distance of this marker); Johnstown Flood (within shouting distance of this marker); Johns Street Bridge (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Johnstown Local Flood Protection Project (about 400 feet away); Flood Prevention (about 500 feet away); Pennsylvania Railroad Stone Bridge (about 500 feet away); A Success Story (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Johnstown.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 26, 2026

2. Cambria Iron Company Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 2 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 20, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.