The National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom - Allegheny Portage Railroad - Gallitzin, PA
N 40° 27.440 W 078° 32.950
17T E 707809 N 4481403
The National Parks have a passport program related to the Underground Railroad. There is a stamp available at the Allegheny Portage Railroad.
Waymark Code: WM16EW0
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 07/16/2022
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The visitor center is open from 9:00am to 5:00pm daily, but is closed for major holidays. Parking and restrooms are available.
The Underground Railroad stamp is located inside the visitor center, on a table just inside the door. There is an inkpad and practice paper.
The Portage Railroad was part of the Mainline Canal system of transportation from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh. Some fugitives traveled on the canals, described by signage "in plain sight" mixing in with the free African Americans.
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Address:
110 Federal Park Road
Gallitzin, PA 16641
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