Juniata Township near Duncansville in Blair County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Gallitzin Spring

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, May 3, 2014

1. Gallitzin Spring Marker

Inscription. The spring opposite here was a favorite stopping place of Prince Gallitzin, noted prince-priest and missionary who founded the settlement at Loretto in 1792. He was also known as Father Smith. Buried at Loretto, site of his chapel.

Erected 1948 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1792.

Location. 40° 26.768′ N, 78° 31.548′ W. Marker is near Duncansville, Pennsylvania, in Blair County. It is in Juniata Township. It is on Old Route 22, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Duncansville PA 16635, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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: A different marker also named Gallitzin Spring (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hiding Incline 8 (approx. 0.8 miles away); Why a Skewed Arch Bridge? (approx. one mile away); The Old Portage Rail Road Monument (approx. one mile away); Portage Railroad (approx. one mile away); a different marker also named Portage Railroad

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(approx. 1.1 miles away); Railroad Stone (approx. 1.4 miles away); Inclined Plane No. 6 (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Duncansville.

Additional keywords. Religion

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, May 3, 2014

2. Gallitzin Spring Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 853 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 3, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.