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  Portage, Pennsylvania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Portage is a borough located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, seven miles (11 km) southeast of Ebensburg.
In 1900, 816 people lived here, and in 1910, there were 2,954 residents.
Portage is located at 40°23'13" North, 78°40'25" West (40.386858, -78.673593)
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Portage,_Pennsylvania   (403 words)

  
 1700's Pennsylvania Maps
One important portage in Pennsylvania was near Erie, going from the lake overland to French Creek which leads to the Allegheny River.
Another important Indian portage (not used by the French) was part of the Shamokin Trail and went from Emporium on the Sinnemahoning Creek branch of the Susquehanna River north to Port Allegheny on the Allegheny River.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia are not named but Swedish and Dutch settlements along the Delaware are indicated, so the map has been copied from a pre-1681 original.
www.mapsofpa.com /antiquemaps20.htm   (2298 words)

  
 Portage Area Historical Society, Portage, Cambria County, PA
Portage Area Historical Society, Portage, Cambria County, PA The Portage Area Historical Society
Located in the original railroad building, the museum contains extraordinary displays of area culture and history in Portage PA.
are changed periodically and include these examples from Portage PA and the surrounding areas:
www.portagestationmuseum.org   (60 words)

  
 Cresson Area Chamber of Commerce
The Allegheny Portage Railroad was 36 miles in length connecting the Hollidaysburg Canal Basin with the Johnstown Canal Basin.
The canal system and the Allegheny Portage Railroad operated until 1854 when it was replaced by the Pennsylvania Railroad.
A twin set of tunnels followed by a third tunnel was built under the towns of Gallitzin and Tunnelhill and was the highest, 2,167 feet elevation and longest 3,605 on the Pennsylvania Railroad.
www.cressonarea.com /history.html   (550 words)

  
 Wildernet - Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
This inclined plane railroad operating between 1834-1854 was considered a technological wonder of its day and played a critical role in opening the interior of the United States to trade and settlement.
A full-scale model of the Lafayette, a locomotive used on the Portage Railroad, is a featured attraction.
A schedule of all ranger programs offered at Allegheny Portage Railroad NHS may be obtained at the visitor center.
www.wildernet.com /pages/area.cfm?areaID=PANHAP&CU_ID=1   (968 words)

  
 Portage, PA Houses, Apartments, Cars, Mortgage Status, and Residents Info
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Median gross rent in Portage, PA in 2000: $329
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 Portage, Pennsylvania Detailed Profile - travel and real estate info, jobs, hotels, hospitals, weather, schools, crime, ...
Portage, Pennsylvania Detailed Profile - travel and real estate info, jobs, hotels, hospitals, weather, schools, crime,...
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 Portage Area High School - Portage, Pennsylvania / PA - school information
Portage Area High School - Portage, Pennsylvania / PA - school information
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 Location Information for the Portage Station Museum
Portage, Pennsylvania is located on Route 53 with Route 164 through the town.
Portage grew up around Plane #2 of the Old Allegheny-Portage Railroad.
Its industrial heritage included lumber mills and coal mines.
www.portagestationmuseum.org /location.htm   (57 words)

  
 Portage, Pennsylvania PA White Pages free Phone Book
Portage, Pennsylvania PA White Pages free Phone Book
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canwest1.canada411.ca /10001/white-pages/Portage-PA   (81 words)

  
 RailroadData.Com Train Links: Pennsylvania - Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
Pennsylvania - Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
Cresson, PA - The Allegheny Portage Railroad was the first railroad constructed over the Allegheny Mountains.
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site is located in southwestern Pennsylvania approximately 12 miles west of Altoona.
www.railroaddata.com /rrlinks/Detailed/1830.html   (195 words)

  
 Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site (National Park Service)
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site (National Park Service)
The Allegheny Portage Railroad was the first railroad constructed over the Allegheny Mountains.
The Staple Bend Tunnel unit is located approximately 4 miles east of Johnstown, PA.
www.nps.gov /alpo   (123 words)

  
 Portage Area Elementary School - Portage, Pennsylvania / PA - school information
Portage Area Elementary School - Portage, Pennsylvania / PA - school information
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 Portage, Pennsylvania PA Yellow Pages free Phone Book
Portage, Pennsylvania PA Yellow Pages free Phone Book
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 AlarmMonitoring.ByCityBiz.com - Adt Home Security Systems in Portage Pennsylvania   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
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