Cambria County, PA

The following lists show boroughs and villages associated with each township map area. Adams Township Creslo, Dunlo, Elton, Krayn, Llanfair, Saint Michael, Salix Allegheny Township Bradley Junction, Driscoll, Loretto, Loretto Road, Pine Grove, Wildwood Springs Blacklick Township Adams Crossing, Belsano, Belsano Crossing, Cardiff, Charlies Grove, Concrete Bridge Crossing, Edwards Crossing, Griffithtown, Nanty Glo, Pindelton, Red…

Education in Cambria County developed through a variety of institutions, ranging from early one-room schools to modern high schools and colleges. High schools & school districts Colleges & professional schools

Church Index This index provides an overview of churches in Cambria County, organized by denomination. The listings include church names and locations, with many reflecting the diverse religious traditions that developed in the region. Baptist Churches The Baptist tradition has deep roots in Cambria County, with congregations spread across townships and boroughs. These churches often…

The following works provide information about the people, places, and history of Cambria County. Many of these titles can be found in local libraries or requested through Interlibrary Loan. Together, they form a broad collection of historical, genealogical, and cultural resources. Biography and History General County Histories Local and Community Histories Johnstown Flood Accounts Specialized…

The Early Settlers of the Conemaugh Country In the 1790s, the Johnstown area was an unsettled wilderness. The Goughnour brothers—Peter, Daniel, and Christian—moved into the area in 1798. They were among the first pioneers to settle in Conemaugh Country. This article, published in the Johnstown Tribune in 1856, provides a vivid picture of life for…

Founding and Government Cambria County was created on March 26, 1804, by an act of the Pennsylvania Assembly. Its territory was taken from Huntingdon and Somerset Counties. According to the act, the county’s boundaries began at the Conemaugh River and extended through Canoe Place, Clearfield, Centre, Bedford, and Somerset before returning to the starting point.…