Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania
Hollidaysburg is a borough of 5,558 people in Blair County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1768.
Why visit Hollidaysburg
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 19 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC, Lakemont Park, Altoona Armory and Blair County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 20°F, and about 38 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Hollidaysburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hollidaysburg
Hollidaysburg is a borough in and the county seat of Blair County in the U.S. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is located on the Juniata River, 5 miles (8 km) south of Altoona and is part of the Altoona, Pennsylvania, metropolitan statistical area. In 1900, 2,998 people lived in the borough, in 1910, 3,734 lived there, and in 1940, 5,910 residents were counted. The population was 5,641 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Lakemont Park
Monument and historic site · 2.8 mi
Amusement park located in Altoona, Pennsylvania; home to the world's oldest-surviving rollercoaster
Museums and landmarks5
Altoona Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Arsenal in Logan Township, Pennsylvania
Blair County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic courthouse building in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Highland Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Courthouse in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Hollidaysburg Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania
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Leap-The-Dips
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic roller coaster in Pennsylvania
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes19
Blue & White Snack Bar
Restaurant · Burger, Hot Dog, Soup, Cafe, Tea, American
905 Union Street, Hollidaysburg
7 more on the map.
History
Hollidaysburg was first laid out in 1796 and was named after Adam and William Holliday, Irish immigrants who founded the settlement; by 1814 it consisted of several houses and a tavern. Hollidaysburg became the main transfer point between the Pennsylvania Canal and the Portage Railroad, a gateway to western Pennsylvania. The canal and Portage Railroad spurred industrial and commercial development in Hollidaysburg in the 1830s. In 1836, Hollidaysburg was established as a borough.
When Blair County was organized in 1846, the Borough of Hollidaysburg was designated the county seat. This designation allowed the borough to prosper when politicians and attorneys became attracted to the borough.
In 1903, the Pennsylvania Railroad constructed a large switching yard and US 22 was directed through the borough. In addition, the Pennsylvania Railroad Constructed the Hollidaysburg Car shop to help ease the bustling of the Altoona Shops. Years later, Conrail also built a car reclamation plant on the property. Following the closure of the car shops in the late 1990's, the site was redeveloped with the assistance of the Altoona-Blair County Redevelopment Corporation. The site is a major regional employer that is currently occupied by Curry Rail Services and DeGol Industries.
From the History section of Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship8
First Baptist Church of Hollidaysburg
Church · American Baptist
431 Walnut Street, Hollidaysburg
Hollidaysburg Church of the Brethren
Church · Protestant · 0.4 mi
1028 Penn Street, Hollidaysburg
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries20
Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Cs
School · 2.8 mi
5580 Goods Lane, Altoona
Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center
School · 5.3 mi
1500 4Th Avenue, Altoona
Hollidaysburg Area Shs
School · 0.8 mi
1510 North Montgomery Street, Hollidaysburg
Healthcare1
Map of Hollidaysburg
68 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 20°F | 2.9 in | 10.6 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 22°F | 2.4 in | 10.6 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 28°F | 3.4 in | 6.6 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 38°F | 3.4 in | 0.5 in |
| May | 71°F | 48°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 53°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 42°F | 3.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 33°F | 3.2 in | 1.7 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 25°F | 3.3 in | 7.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Altoona 7 Sw (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Blair County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
- 2010-04-16: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Altoona-Blair County Airport (AOO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Duncansville 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Lakemont 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Altoona 5 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Greenwood 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Martinsburg 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Gallitzin 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Williamsburg 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Cresson 10 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Bellwood 12 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Loretto 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Hollidaysburg Pennsylvania skyline, David Carey, CC BY 2.5
- 2008 03 30 - Hollidaysburg - Blair St 1, Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- 2008 03 30 - Hollidaysburg - Blair St 2, Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Hollidaysburg, PA rail yard, May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Highland Hall Hollidaysburg PA Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Blair County Courthouse Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Altoona Armory Apr 12, Pubdog, Public domain
- Leap The Dips (Lakemont Park), Bhakta Dano. Original uploader was Oldano at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Blair County Sheriff Dodge Charger (51404539011), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 2008 05 25 - Holidaysburg - Blair St 2, Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- 2008 05 25 - Holidaysburg - Blair St 3, Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- 2008 05 25 - Holidaysburg - Blair St 1, Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- 2008 05 25 - Holidaysburg - Newry St over rail tracks 1, Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- 2008 05 25 - Holidaysburg - Newry St over rail tracks 2, Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- 2008 05 25 - Holidaysburg - Bedford St at Franklin St, Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- 2008 05 25 - Holidaysburg - Smith Rd - Plank St at River Rd, Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Milkweed Tussock Moth Caterpillar, William Foust, CC BY 3.0
- Plank Road - panoramio (13), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Mountain Fog in Laurel Highlands - panoramio (69), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Mountain Fog in Laurel Highlands - panoramio (80), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Plank Road - panoramio (8), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Plank Road - panoramio (6), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Mountain Fog in Laurel Highlands - panoramio (71), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Plank Road - panoramio (4), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Plank Road - panoramio (7), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Plank Road - panoramio (10), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Plank Road - panoramio (14), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Plank Road - panoramio (9), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Mountain Fog in Laurel Highlands - panoramio (79), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Mountain Fog in Laurel Highlands - panoramio (72), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Mountain Fog in Laurel Highlands - panoramio (76), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Mountain Fog in Laurel Highlands - panoramio (81), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Mountain Fog in Laurel Highlands - panoramio (77), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Mountain Fog in Laurel Highlands - panoramio (75), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Plank Road - panoramio (11), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Mountain Fog in Laurel Highlands - panoramio (68), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Mountain Fog in Laurel Highlands - panoramio (66), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Plank Road - panoramio (2), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Plank Road - panoramio (5), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Plank Road - panoramio (1), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
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