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All Historical Markers in Cresson

These are historical markers that have been installed by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC). For more information on these markers, see the PHMC Historical Marker search page .

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Admiral Peary Park

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Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary was born near Cresson on May 6, 1856. This Park and monument commemorate his birth and achievements. Administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. NOTE: “Administered by” painted out in 2017 as no longer correct. (Dedicated: 1948) Read more...
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Cresson Tuberculosis Sanatorium

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Pennsylvania’s anti-tuberculosis campaign, led by Dept. of Health Commissioner S. G. Dixon, included three state-run sanatoria. Est. 1913, Cresson was a model for the nation. It was first to be racially integrated, run a school of nursing, and offer an elementary school. Its high elevation was considered beneficial for providing therapeutic fresh air to patients. Built on land donated by Read more...
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Lemon House

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Built in 1830 by Samuel Lemon. Standing at head of Plane No. 6 of Allegheny Portage Railroad, it served for many years as a station and as a resting place for travelers. House is visible 75 yards north of highway. (Dedicated: Wednesday, November 19, 1958) Read more...
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Loretto

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This village, 3.5 miles NW of here, was founded 1799 by Prince Gallitzin as a Catholic colony. The site of the priest-missioner’s grave is here. Charles Schwab, steel king, had his home in Loretto, and is buried here. (Dedicated: Tuesday, August 19, 1947) Read more...
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Portage Railroad

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Here was No. 5 of the ten inclined planes used to carry canal boats by rail, Hollidaysburg to Johnstown. The road to Lilly follows closely the route of the Portage Railroad over the mountain to Johnstown. (Dedicated: Tuesday, August 19, 1947) Read more...
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Robert E. Peary

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This monument was placed in honor of the Arctic explorer, discoverer of the North Pole April 6, 1909. Peary was born in Cresson, May 6, 1856, the family moving to Maine in 1859. (Dedicated: Tuesday, August 19, 1947) Read more...