Cambria County, PA

Headnote

CAMBRIA COUNTY, situated in the central part of Pennsylvania, and drained by Connemaugh river. Area, 720 square miles. Face of the country hilly and rocky, soil generally of fair quality. Seat of justice, Ebesnburgh. Pop. in 1820, 3,287; in 1830, 7,079; in 1840, 11,250; in 1850, 17,773. (Fanning's, 1853)

    Place Unit Type
    County
    Containing Unit
    Name Type
    Johnstown, PA City or Town
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