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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Tyrone

 
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 (136) Bedford County, PA (109) Cambria County, PA (156) Centre County, PA (218) Clearfield County, PA (100) Huntingdon County, PA (85)  BlairCounty(136) Blair County (136)  BedfordCounty(109) Bedford County (109)  CambriaCounty(156) Cambria County (156)  CentreCounty(218) Centre County (218)  ClearfieldCounty(100) Clearfield County (100)  HuntingdonCounty(85) Huntingdon County (85)
Hollidaysburg is the county seat for Blair County
Tyrone is in Blair County
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1 ► Pennsylvania, Blair County, Tyrone — 9th Street Pedestrian Bridge —
On Pennsylvania Avenue 0.2 miles south of 10th Street, on the right when traveling south.
This bridge was originally built in the early 1900's and was wide enough for horse drawn carts and eventually small, motorized vehicles. When built, the west side was at ground level. The steps were added much later. In 1936, when a large portion . . . — — Map (db m259434) HM
2 ► Pennsylvania, Blair County, Tyrone — "The Big Spring" —
On Washington Avenue (Old U.S. 220) at West 10th Street, on the right when traveling south on Washington Avenue.
Near this spring for many years resided Thachnectorus "The Spreading Oak" alias Captain John Logan (1718-1820) Eldest son of Shikellemus, Vice-Gerent of the Iroquois Federation in Pennsylvania and a staunch and tried friend . . . — — Map (db m134807) HM
3 ► Pennsylvania, Blair County, Tyrone — Caboose #21024 —
On Pennsylvania Avenue 0.1 miles south of 10th Street, on the right when traveling south.
This CONRAIL caboose is of the N7B series. These cabooses were built by the New York Central Dispatch Shops. There were a total of 100 made, numbers 21000 through 21099. This caboose was the 25th built in 1998 [sic]. Its dimensions are: 27 feet . . . — — Map (db m259431) HM
4 ► Pennsylvania, Blair County, Tyrone — Caboose # 477813 —
On Pennsylvania Avenue 0.1 miles south of 10th Street, on the right when traveling south.
This caboose is of the N5B series of cabooses made by the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1941. It was built in the Juniata Shops, Altoona PA. There were a total of 200 N5B cabooses made with the numbers: 477620 through 477819. Its dimensions are: 30 . . . — — Map (db m259430) HM
5 ► Pennsylvania, Blair County, Tyrone — First Building —
On Pennsylvania Avenue at East 10th Street, on the right when traveling north on Pennsylvania Avenue.
On this site was erected the first building in Tyrone and occupied by Jacob Burley in the year 1850 — — Map (db m134808) HM
6 ► 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
7 ► 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
8 ► Pennsylvania, Blair County, Tyrone — PRR Workers Memorial —
On Pennsylvania Avenue 0.2 miles south of 10th Street, on the right when traveling south.
The plaque on the stone to the right is in honor of all those brave men from the railroad who served in WW2. This stone once sported a proud WW1 Doughboy statue erected in 1921 for those from Tyrone who served in WW1. That statue now stands . . . — — Map (db m259435) HM
9 ► 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
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10 ► Pennsylvania, Blair County, Tyrone — Tyrone — Altoona - 15 —
Near Penna Avenue south of West 10th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Named for County Tyrone - Ireland Founded 1851 — — Map (db m294808) HM
11 ► 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 ( 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, . . . — — Map (db m159843) WM
12 ► Pennsylvania, Blair County, Tyrone — Tyrone Station Park Observation Bridge —
On Pennsylvania Avenue 0.1 miles south of 10th Street, on the right when traveling south.
This picture is what the bridge looked like after many years of neglect. It was built in the 1850's when the railroad was expanding towards Bald Eagle, Philipsburg, and Clearfield. Today the bridge has been converted into an observation . . . — — Map (db m259433) HM
13 ► Pennsylvania, Blair County, Tyrone — Tyrone Train Station —
On Pennsylvania Avenue 0.1 miles south of 10th Street, on the left when traveling south.
The first train station for Tyrone was built on this site in 1851. That wooden station burned and was replaced by a 2 ½ story brick station in 1888. This structure was marked by numerous gabbled [sic] decorations with fancy wood fretwork typical . . . — — Map (db m259428) HM
14 ► Pennsylvania, Blair County, Tyrone — Tyrone's Railroad Families —
On Pennsylvania Avenue 0.2 miles south of 10th Street, on the left when traveling south.
Dedicated in honor and memory of railroad families and all others, past and present, who are part of Tyrone's heritage. [Dedicated] June 21, 2003 — — Map (db m259436) HM
15 ► Pennsylvania, Blair County, Tyrone — Veterans Memorial —
On Lincoln Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 453) north of West 14th Street ( 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
16 ► Pennsylvania, Blair County, Tyrone — Vietnam — 1964 - 1973 —
On Lincoln Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 453) at West 14th Street ( 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. Woodring — — Map (db m134785) WM
17 ► Pennsylvania, Blair County, Tyrone, Snyder Township — Walter L. Maine Circus Train Wreck — Memorial 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
18 ► Pennsylvania, Blair County, Tyrone — World War I Memorial — 1917 - 1918 —
On Lincoln Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 453) at West 14th Street ( 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
19 ► Pennsylvania, Blair County, Tyrone — World War II Memorial — 1941 - 1945 —
On Lincoln Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 453) at West 14th Street ( Route 453), on the right when traveling north on Lincoln Avenue.
Dedicated to the memory of those from Tyrone and Vicinity who gave the last full measure of devotion during the Second World War James P. Anderson • Joe T. Andrews • Eugene Baer • Clarence Bell • Robert O. Bickle • William R. Black • . . . — — Map (db m261415) WM
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Nov. 13, 2026