Gallitzin Spring - Blair County, Pennsylvania
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ted28285
N 40° 26.738 W 078° 31.568
17T E 709800 N 4480158
A roadside historical plaque along the William Penn Highway, Eastbound lanes, marking the location of the Gallitzin Spring.
Waymark Code: WM15QAF
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 02/09/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member The Leprechauns
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The location of this sign is: Old US 22 (William Penn Highway), 2 miles East of Cambria Co. line.

The marker text:
The spring opposite here was a favorite stopping place of Prince Gallitzin, famous Catholic missionary and founder of the Loretto settlement. He was often known as Father Smith.

The text on this marker shares less information than the Gallitzin Spring Marker on the Westbound lanes of Old Rt 22, Opposite side of the divided highway and the actual spring.

Marker Name: Gallitzin Spring

County: Blair

Date Dedicated: 04/01/1947

Marker Type: Roadside

Location: Old US 22, 2 miles E of Cambria Co. line

Category: Early Settlement, Religion

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