Here was No. 5 of the ten inclined planes used to carry canal boats by rail, Hollidaysburg to Johnstown. The road to Lilly follows closely the route of the Portage Railroad over the mountain to Johnstown.

Marker is at the intersection of Admiral Peary Highway (Pennsylvania Route 2014) and Portage Road, on the right when traveling east on Admiral Peary Highway.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Credits and Sources: