Cresson (Lilly – 4)


  • COORDINATES: 40.466394, -78.586308
  • COUNTY: Cambria
  • DISTANCE TO NEXT: Lilly - 4
  • EXPLANATION OF NAME: Named For John Cresson Early Financier
  • FOUNDED: 1855
  • MANUFACTURER: Maker not noted on marker
  • SHAPE: Standard 1-sided
  • STATUS: This is the only remaining marker here. It was moved to be a part of a cluster of town signs. Marker was taken down in May of 2020 for repairs by KMT. Reinstalled March 6, 2021 by Mike Wintermantel. As of May 2,:2020 the marker was broken and is in the possession of the KMT.
Date unknown photo by Eric Lasher

Date unknown photo by Eric Lasher

January 2017 photo by Mike Wintermantel

January 2017 photo by Mike Wintermantel

2014 photo by J. Graham

2014 photo by J. Graham

Oct. 2019 photo by J. Graham

May 2020 photo by Mike Wintermantel

November 2020 photo by Matt Wintermantel

March 2021 photo by Mike Wintermantel shows the marker reinstalled

March 2021 photo by Mike Wintermantel

PA 53 (2nd Avenue) at Gallitzin Road in small parklet at north edge of town