Blair County Memorial Highway

To all

Sons of Blair County

who served this nation

in time of war,

this road of memory

is gratefully dedicated

for all time

Dedicated Nov. 12, 1933

Rededicated Nov. 11, 1992

Marker is at the intersection of 40th Street and Chestnut Avenue, on the left when traveling west ...

Blair County War Mothers Memorial

That the loving memory of

Blair County's War Mothers

may be forever perpetuated,

this shaft is erected by a

grateful people

Marker is at the intersection of 40th Street and Chestnut Avenue, on the right when traveling west on 40th Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Blair County

Formed on February 26, 1846 from Bedford and Huntingdon counties. Named for the Hon. John Blair, a prominent citizen who died in 1832. Hollidaysburg, county seat, was incorporated 1836. City of Altoona, founded 1849, became a major railroad center.

Marker is ...