National Historic Site · Pennsylvania, United States
Allegheny Portage Railroad
Allegheny Portage Railroad is a national historic site in Pennsylvania, United States, covering 1,284 acres (520 ha), established in 1831.
National Historic Site · Pennsylvania, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | Pennsylvania, United States |
| Area | 1,284 acres (520 ha) |
| Established | 1831 |
| Coordinates | 40.4542° N, 78.5403° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Allegheny Portage Railroad
The Allegheny Portage Railroad was the first railroad constructed through the Allegheny Mountains in central Pennsylvania. It operated from 1834 to 1854 as the first transportation infrastructure through the gaps of the Allegheny that connected the midwest to the eastern seaboard across the barrier range of the Allegheny Front. About 36 miles (58 km) long overall, both ends connected to the Pennsylvania Canal, and the system was primarily used as a portage railway, hauling river boats and barges over the divide between the Ohio and the Susquehanna Rivers.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) · Pittsburgh, United States · 89.0 miles away
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) · Dulles, United States · 119.2 miles away
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) · Baltimore, United States · 132.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Allegheny Portage Railroad?
Allegheny Portage Railroad is in Pennsylvania, United States (40.4542° N, 78.5403° W).
When was Allegheny Portage Railroad established?
Allegheny Portage Railroad was established in 1831, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Allegheny Portage Railroad?
Allegheny Portage Railroad covers 1,284 acres (520 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allegheny_Portage_Railroad — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/alpo/ — Official park page.