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

Cambria County

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 17, 2012

1. Cambria County Marker

Inscription. Formed March 26, 1804 out of Huntingdon and Somerset counties. Its name, dating from Roman Britain, means "Wales." County seat, Ebensburg, was incorporated 1825. Famed Portage Railroad extended west to Johnstown. Birthplace of Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary.

Erected 1982 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 26, 1856.

Location. 40° 29.046′ N, 78° 43.494′ W. Marker is in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania, in Cambria County. Marker is at the intersection of South Center Street and Lloyd Street, on the right when traveling north on South Center Street. Located at the Cambria County courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ebensburg PA 15931, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Noon-Collins House and the YMCA Building of Ebensburg (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ebensburg Historic District (about 400 feet away); Kimball Park (about 500 feet away); Penn-Eben Hotel (about 700 feet away); Veterans Park of Cambria County

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); This Tablet Marks the Site (approx. 0.6 miles away); Loretto (approx. 4.6 miles away); Old Main / The Bell (approx. 4.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ebensburg.

Also see . . .
1. Cambria County, Pennsylvania. (Submitted on February 17, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Cambria County - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on February 20, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 17, 2012

2. Cambria County Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 619 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 17, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.