Gallitzin Map
Gallitzin is a borough bordered by Gallitzin Township and Tunnelhill in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Standing 12 miles (19 km) northwest of Altoona, it was first incorporated in 1872, and named for Prince Gallitzin, who founded the Catholic town of Loretto, Cambria County. Coal-mining and the production of coke were important industries. It is listed by the US Census Beaureau part of the Johnstown Metropolitan Statistical Area, although local sources list it as part of the Altoona area due to being located closer to Altoona than to Johnstown. In 1900, 2,759 people lived in Gallitzin, and by 1910, that number had risen to 3,504 people. As of the 2000 United States Census, the borough population was 1,756.
Gallitzin is known for its historic railroad tunnels (Gallitzin Tunnel), which are a minor tourist draw. Horseshoe Curve and the Allegheny Portage Railroad historic site are also nearby.
Gallitzin is located at 40°28?55?N 78°33?8?W / 40.48194°N 78.55222°W / 40.48194; -78.55222 (40.481816, -78.552336).
Nearby cities include Wilmore, Patton, Carrolltown, Roaring Spring, Colver.