Gift ExploreHere Pro
TRANSPORTATION · HISTORICAL MARKER
Portage Railroad
Washington Township, Pennsylvania
Historical Marker Database · Mike Wintermantel
Transportation
6
THE STORY
Narrated · Plays hands-free in Travel Mode
Number 5 was one of the ten inclined planes used to carry canal boats by rail from Hollidaysburg to Johnstown, and the road to Lilly closely follows the route of the Portage Railroad over the mountain to Johnstown.
PHOTOS
Photo: Mike Wintermantel
FIND IT
Washington Township, Pennsylvania · USA
NEARBY MARKERS
The Lemon House
Industry
Levels
Transportation
Allegheny Portage Railroad
Transportation
Skew Arch Bridge Trail
Science & Tech
Summit Level Historic Area
Transportation
Allegheny Portage Railroad
Transportation
CONTRIBUTED BY
Historical Marker Database
App
Download
Privacy
Review
FAQs
Contribute
Pricing
Gift Pro
Company
About
Journal
Company Updates
App Updates
Community
Partners
© 2026 MainEngine
Download the App