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Ebensburg
Experience small town hospitality!
Ebensburg PotatoFest
EBENSBURG TRACES ITS ROOTS back to
1797, when the Rev. Reese Lloyd and a
group of eleven families traveled here
from Philadelphia and established a
Welsh colony. In 1804, Ebensburg was
designated the seat of the newly formed
County of Cambria. During the late 19th
century, Ebensburg grew and prospered
as word of the area’s natural springs
and scenic beauty spread. Many of the
wealthy from New York, Philadelphia and
Pittsburgh constructed summer “cottages”
of fifteen to twenty rooms; while others
enjoyed the services provided by the
Belmont, Lloyd Springs, and Mountain
House. These hotels counted Andrew
Carnegie, William H. Vanderbilt, and Mary
Todd Lincoln as guests. Today, Ebensburg
features a charming downtown with
quaint shops, eateries, and lodging.
Located at the eastern end of the Ghost
Town Trail, Ebensburg is the perfect place
for exploring the trail and surrounding
recreation and historic attractions. It
also hosts popular festivals and events
including Art in Bloom Spring Art Show,
Wheels & Wings, a Summer Concerts in
the Park Series, PotatoFest, and Dickens
of a Christmas.
EBENSBURG BOROUGH
300 W. High St., Ebensburg, PA 15931
814-472-8780 | ebensburgpa.com
Ebensburg Borough is located in the
middle of Cambria County and serves as
the County Seat! The quaint downtown
is filled with local shops and eateries,
various historic sites, outdoor recreation
opportunities, and much more!
EBENSBURG MAIN
STREET PARTNERSHIP
300 West High St., Ebensburg, PA 15931 | 814-472-8414
ebensburgpa.com/main-street-partnership/
This non-profit organization works
to improve the economic vitality of
Ebensburg’s business community
through new business recruitment,
existing business retention, and
reinvestment within the commercial
district. It is also responsible for
coordinating many of Ebensburg’s
special events.
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