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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZMC_robert-e-peary_Cresson-PA.html
This monument was placed in honor of the Arctic explorer, discoverer of the North Pole April 6, 1909. Peary was born in Cresson, May 6, 1856, the family moving to Maine in 1859.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZMB_loretto_Cresson-PA.html
This village, 3.5 miles northwest of here, was founded 1799 by Prince Gallitzin as a Catholic colony. The site of the priest -missioner's grave is here. Charles Schwab, steel king, had his home in Loretto, and is buried here.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZM9_admiral-peary-park_Cresson-PA.html
Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary was born near Cresson on May 6, 1856. This Park and monument commemorate his birth and achievements.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZM8_portage-railroad_Cresson-PA.html
Here was Number 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.