Patton Township near Port Matilda in Centre County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Scotia

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 27, 2013

1. Scotia Marker

Inscription. Two miles southwest of here, an iron center called Scotia was established by Andrew Carnegie in 1881. Here houses were erected, a railroad built, and machinery set up. Some physical traces of the center have remained.

Erected 1954 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Appalachian Iron Furnaces, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.

Location. 40° 48.831′ N, 77° 56.447′ W. Marker is near Port Matilda, Pennsylvania, in Centre County. It is in Patton Township. Marker is at the intersection of Grays Woods Boulevard and Scotia Road on Grays Woods Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 696 Grays Woods Blvd, Port Matilda PA 16870, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Continuing Education (approx. 3.8 miles away); The Pennsylvania State University (approx. 3.8 miles away); Labor Education (approx. 3.8 miles away); Management Education (approx. 3.8 miles away); Hospitality Management

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(approx. 3.9 miles away); Indian Leadership (approx. 3.9 miles away); Martin Luther King Jr. (approx. 3.9 miles away); Lyman Kipp (approx. 4 miles away).

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 27, 2013

2. Scotia Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 596 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 29, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.