National Register of Historic Places
East Broad Top Railroad
East Broad Top Railroad is a historic place in Rockhill Furnace, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000666.
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East Broad Top Railroad
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About this place
What is East Broad Top Railroad?
The East Broad Top Railroad is a 3 ft narrow gauge historic and heritage railroad headquartered in Rockhill Furnace, Pennsylvania. Operating from 1871 to 1956, it is one of the United States' oldest and best-preserved narrow-gauge railroads, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964. The railroad was preserved for use as a tourist attraction until operations ceased in 2011.
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Listing details
- Name
- East Broad Top Railroad
- City
- Rockhill Furnace
- County
- Huntingdon County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000666
- Resource type
- district
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 40.22972, -77.99554
When was East Broad Top Railroad listed on the National Register?
East Broad Top Railroad was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is East Broad Top Railroad located?
East Broad Top Railroad is located in Rockhill Furnace, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania at approximately 40.22972, -77.99554. See the map above.
Is East Broad Top Railroad a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. East Broad Top Railroad is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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