Prince Gallitzin Spring


  • EXPLANATION OF NAME: NAMED FOR PRINCE D. A. GALLITZIN.
  • STATUS: Unknown. Known only from this post card.
  • COUNTY: Blair Perhaps at East base of Cresson Mountain along what was then the William Penn Highway - U.S. Route 22.

Old U.S. 22 Near Cresson

Marker known only from the post card photo shown. Text is blurry, but appears to mark the site of the spring noted on the top of the card. Exact location undertermined and doubtful this one still exists.  Present day U.S. 22 is a relocated route. Geocode approx.

Card found June 2014 by J. Graham

Card found June 2014 by J. Graham

PHMC historic marker at this spot today.

PHMC historic marker at this spot today.