ORBISONIA-ROCKHILL FURNACE

ORBISONIA, PA

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Orbisonia-Rockhill Furnace is a borough located in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States. The borough was formed by the merger of two historic towns - Orbisonia and Rockhill Furnace. The borough has a total area of 0.3 square miles, with a population of approximately 400 people.

Orbisonia was originally settled in the 1700s, and was named after a local landowner, Joseph Orbison. The town was incorporated in 1874 and was a major hub for the East Broad Top Railroad, which operated from 1872 to 1956. The railroad was used to transport coal, timber, and passengers to destinations throughout central Pennsylvania.

Rockhill Furnace was established in the early 1800s as a center for iron production. The town was named after a local iron manufacturer, Samuel Rockhill. The iron industry was the primary source of employment for the town until the early 1900s, when it declined due to cheaper imported steel.

Today, Orbisonia-Rockhill Furnace is a quaint, historic town with several landmarks, including the East Broad Top Railroad and the Rockhill Trolley Museum. The town is also home to several small businesses, including antique shops, restaurants, and bed and breakfasts. The borough is a popular destination for tourists interested in the history of central Pennsylvania.

ORBISONIA-ROCKHILL FURNACE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ORBISONIA PA. US MID #8404201536

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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East Broad Top Charter EBT No. 16 pulls a photo train past a couple of reenactors and a 49 Plymouth near Orbisonia, PA.
East Broad Top Charter Mikado No. 16 leads a mixed train on the long fill north of Orbisonia.
Old Crow Wetlands Old Crow Wetlands in Huntingdon, PA This image was collected as part of the Headwaters to Estuaries: Western PA connecting to the Bay project, which was made possible through the partnership between the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Watershed Education & Training Program and Saint Francis University.
Mapleton Riverside Park Juniata River at Riverside Park in Mapleton, PA This image was collected as part of the Headwaters to Estuaries: Western PA connecting to the Bay project, which was made possible through the partnership between the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Watershed Education & Training Program and Saint Francis University.
Mapleton Riverside Park Juniata River at Riverside Park in Mapleton, PA This image was collected as part of the Headwaters to Estuaries: Western PA connecting to the Bay project, which was made possible through the partnership between the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Watershed Education & Training Program and Saint Francis University.
Mt Union Juniata River at East Chestnut Street River Access This image was collected as part of the Headwaters to Estuaries: Western PA connecting to the Bay project, which was made possible through the partnership between the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Watershed Education & Training Program and Saint Francis University.
Shawmut Boat Launch Juniata River at Shawmut boat Launch This image was collected as part of the Headwaters to Estuaries: Western PA connecting to the Bay project, which was made possible through the partnership between the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Watershed Education & Training Program and Saint Francis University.
Mt Union Juniata River at East Chestnut Street River Access This image was collected as part of the Headwaters to Estuaries: Western PA connecting to the Bay project, which was made possible through the partnership between the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Watershed Education & Training Program and Saint Francis University.
EBT Shops Originally a farmhouse, later an office building the EBT shop complex in Orbisonia, PA
York Railways 163 York Railways 163 at the Rockhill Trolley Museum in Orbisonia, PA
Johnstown Trolley Johnstown Traction 311 at the Rockhill Trolley Museum, Orbisonia, PA

Contact ORBISONIA-ROCKHILL FURNACE

ORBISONIA-ROCKHILL FURNACE
PO BOX 382
ORBISONIA
PA
17243-0382

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MID # 8404201536
Name ORBISONIA-ROCKHILL FURNACE
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 311810305
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 40.247389, -77.895212
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 061
US Census Tract: 951200
US Census Block: 1142