Formed March 26, 1804 out of Huntingdon and Somerset counties. Its name, dating from Roman Britain, means "Wales." County seat, Ebensburg, was incorporated 1825. Famed Portage Railroad extended west to Johnstown. Birthplace of Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary.

Marker is at the intersection of South Center Street and Lloyd Street, on the right when traveling north on South Center Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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