Gallitzin Spring
Posted by: 
Gosffo
N 40° 26.771 W 078° 31.550
17T E 709823 N 4480221
It was nicer before they put roads on either side of the spring!
Waymark Code: WM7GFX
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/23/2009
Views: 15
Marker Text: The spring opposite here was a favorite stopping place of Prince Gallitzin, noted prince-priest and missionary who founded the settlement at Loretto in 1792. He was also known as Father Smith. Buried at Loretto, site of his chapel.
Marker Name: Gallitzin Spring
County: Blair
Date Dedicated: 05/28/1948
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: SR 3012 westbound (old U.S. 22) 1 mile E of Cresson
Category: Early Settlement, Religion
Website: [Web Link]
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