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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Blair County, Pennsylvania

 
Clickable Map of Blair County, Pennsylvania and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Blair County, PA (113) Bedford County, PA (94) Cambria County, PA (98) Centre County, PA (185) Clearfield County, PA (65) Huntingdon County, PA (85)  BlairCounty(113) Blair County (113)  BedfordCounty(94) Bedford County (94)  CambriaCounty(98) Cambria County (98)  CentreCounty(185) Centre County (185)  ClearfieldCounty(65) Clearfield County (65)  HuntingdonCounty(85) Huntingdon County (85)
Hollidaysburg is the county seat for Blair County
Adjacent to Blair County, Pennsylvania
      Bedford County (94)  
      Cambria County (98)  
      Centre County (185)  
      Clearfield County (65)  
      Huntingdon County (85)  
 
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101 Pennsylvania, Blair County, Tyrone — Fred Waring(1900-1984)
On 11th Street (Pennsylvania Route 453) at Pennsylvania Avenue, on the right when traveling east on 11th Street.
World-renowned choral arranger and band leader, Waring was born and raised in Tyrone. In 1919, while attending Penn State, he started “Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians,” a popular musical group that entertained for seven decades on . . . Map (db m52425) HM
102 Pennsylvania, Blair County, Tyrone — Nearby Was the Birthplace of Fred Waring
On Lincoln Avenue south of West Cottage Street, on the right when traveling south.
A descendant of William G. Waring, who was among the first to settle in Tyrone. His heritage and those experiences he enjoyed here as a "Boy Scout" provided him with the vision, talent, and professionalism which established him as a renowned musical . . . Map (db m134784) HM
103 Pennsylvania, Blair County, Tyrone — Site of the Former Historic City Hotel
On West 10th Street west of Pennsylvania Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Situated on the site of the former historic City Hotel, this park was made possible through a generous gift from Charles Philip Judge to his beloved "adopted hometown", Tyrone. The City Hotel Courtyard will serve as a memorial to the . . . Map (db m134809) HM
104 Pennsylvania, Blair County, Tyrone — Tyrone Division of the Pennsylvania System World War I Memorial
On Lincoln Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 453) north of West 14th Street (Pennsylvania Route 453).
Dedicated in honor of those employes of Tyrone Division of the Pennsylvania Division who fought in the World War, those who fought and lived and those who fought and died, those who gave much and those who gave all Ammerman, Clarence . . . Map (db m159843) WM
105 Pennsylvania, Blair County, Tyrone — Veterans Memorial
On Lincoln Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 453) north of West 14th Street (Pennsylvania Route 453).
Dedicated to the men and women of the Tyrone area who served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America during war and peace "All gave some — Some gave all" Dedicated to the memory of all who proudly served and . . . Map (db m134790) WM
106 Pennsylvania, Blair County, Tyrone — Vietnam1964 - 1973
On Lincoln Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 453) at West 14th Street (Pennsylvania Route 453), on the right when traveling north on Lincoln Avenue.
A memorial to those men from Tyrone who gave full devotion to duty for country Leonard Bradford • Charles Caffarelli • Robert Watson • Donald W. Welch • Roger O. WoodringMap (db m134785) WM
107 Pennsylvania, Blair County, Tyrone — World War I Memorial1917 - 1918
On Lincoln Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 453) at West 14th Street (Pennsylvania Route 453), on the right when traveling north on Lincoln Avenue.
Dedicated to the boys of Tyrone and vicinity who gave full measure of devotion to their country that civilization might endure Edward M. Beightol • John H. Bennett • Paul W. Borrows • George Briggs • Francis Diehl • . . . Map (db m134788) WM
108 Pennsylvania, Blair County, Tyrone — World War II Memorial
On Lincoln Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 453) at West 14th Street (Pennsylvania Route 453), on the right when traveling north on Lincoln Avenue.
1941 - 1945 Dedicated to the memory of those from Tyrone and Vicinity who gave the last full measure of devotion during the Second World War [Names not listed]Map (db m134786) WM
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109 Pennsylvania, Blair County, Tyrone, Snyder Township — Walter L. Maine Circus Train WreckMemorial Day — Tuesday, May 30, 1893 —
On Vanscoyoc Hollow Road, 0.3 miles north of South Eagle Valley Road, on the left when traveling north.
On this ground occured one of the greatest circus train wrecks in the history of the world. At about 4:30 a.m., the Walter L. Main Great Circus Train ran out of control as it descended the Tyrone Mountain, shot out over the curve and wrecked . . . Map (db m134783) HM
110 Pennsylvania, Blair County, Tyrone Township — "The Lead Mine Fort"Fort Roberdeau
Standing before you is a reconstructed Fort Roberdeau, added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 29, 1974. Why and How did Fort Roberdeau become a frontier fort during the American Revolutionary War? Well, the . . . Map (db m226806) HM
111 Pennsylvania, Blair County, Tyrone Township — The 1976 Bicentennial ReconstructionFort Roberdeau
Follow the time line from 1925 to the present day. Imagine a walk along the patriotic path from acknowledgement to a concept and finally the fort standing before you today. July 4, 1925 Marker erected near site of lead mines . . . Map (db m226815) HM
112 Pennsylvania, Blair County, Tyrone Township, Arch Springs — Arch Springs Cemetery
On Kettle Road, 1.5 miles west of Pennsylvania Route 453, on the left when traveling west.
In 1785, early settlers to this area established this cemetery. Among those at peace in this place are brave veterans of all conflicts and wars since The American Revolution. In spring of 2011, Matthew J. Briggs of BSA Troop 300 led . . . Map (db m226777) HM WM
113 Pennsylvania, Blair County, Williamsburg, Woodbury Township — Juniata Iron
On Piney Creek Road (Pennsylvania Route 866) 0.3 miles north of Royer Road, on the right when traveling south.
Along the streams of this region are ruins of many charcoal iron furnaces and forges built between 1790 and 1850 that produced some of the highest quality iron in the nation. The reign of Juniata Iron ended with the rise of coal and coke . . . Map (db m95168) HM

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Apr. 30, 2024