Tunnelhill
in Cambria County of Pennsylvania, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
40.478 and -78.541 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 40° 28' 41" and W -78° 32' 27"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 03:44 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:04 am and 8:17 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-05-06 08:04:52

Delve into Tunnelhill

Tunnelhill in Cambria County (Pennsylvania) with it's 354 habitants is a city located in United States about 135 mi (or 218 km) north-west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Tunnelhill is now 03:44 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 13 airports closer to Tunnelhill, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Altoona Blair County Airport in a distance of 17 mi (or 28 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Hollidaysburg, Ebensburg, Bedford, Huntingdon and Clearfield. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 21°C / 69 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 58 °F
Evening Temperature 21°C / 70 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 71%
Air Pressure 1008 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 87% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

23°C (74 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Wednesday, 8th of May 2024

20°C (68 °F)
14°C (58 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 9th of May 2024

13°C (55 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Nickel Plate Road 765 at Gallitzin Tunnels in Pennsylvania

Published: August 22, 2012
Length: 29:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Deryk Glass

Nickel Plate 765 in Gallitzin, PA on its excursion through Pennsylvania. I was glad to make it out to see it. Nickel Plate Road 765 is a 2-8-4 Berkshire steam locomotive that is listed on...


Gallitzin PA 08.19.12: Conventional Leadership

Published: October 16, 2012
Length: 28:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: FastFlyingVirginian

The good vibes generated by my mini-chase of 098 resonated long after its hulking twin Schnabel cars lumbered through Gallitzin and began the descent towards Altoona (see 'Meet The Schnabels')....


Amtrak Pennsylvanian #43 entering Gallitzin Tunnels w/ 2 Private Cars and horn

Published: May 16, 2013
Length: 56:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: PhatChance Athat

This video was taken on Monday May 13 at approx 5:45pm on the S/E side of the Gallitzin Tunnels in Gallitzin, PA 16641(off of Sugar run rd). While waiting for the NKP 765 to arrive in town...


Conrail Action at Allegheny Tunnel, Gallitzin, Pennsylvania

Published: November 09, 2009
Length: 14:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MrTraindude

The Allegheny Tunnel at Gallitzin formed the Pennsylvania Railroad's passage through the Allegheny Mountains in western Pennsylvania. Former owners of the tunnel were the Pennsylvania Railroad,.


Crazy Horn! Railfanning Gallitzin Tunnel. 6-15-12

Published: June 26, 2012
Length: 38:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mark Rambo

Railfanning NS Pittsburgh Line. Gallitzin,Pa. 6-15-12 1-3.


Gallitzin Allegheny Tunnel 01 westbound autorack train

Published: October 22, 2012
Length: 31:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: BetaMag6

10/21/2012 Allegheny Tunnel @ Gallitzin, PA A westbound autorack train coming out of the tunnel. NS 9711 D9-40CW & 2613 SD70M.


It's a Grind! Loram Rail Grinder In Action At Night, Gallitzin, PA., 04Jun2012

Published: June 05, 2012
Length: 52:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: HaggisKennedy

NS decided to run a Loram Rail Grinder train on the westbound track at Gallitzin PA during the night of 04 Jun 2012. I missed the first pass outside, but they were nice enough to stop for...


Gallitzin PA 07.29.11: A Late Harvest

Published: August 31, 2011
Length: 34:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: FastFlyingVirginian

Maybe I just can't stay up late like I used to, or maybe I had too much of a good thing at breakfast, but for whatever reason circumstances conspired to keep me in on the morning of the 29th...


Gallitzin PA 03.27.11: A Mountaintop Experience

Published: April 07, 2011
Length: 02:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: FastFlyingVirginian

I was genuinely surprised to wake up on the final day of my trip in the bright sun of a cloudless morning. Periodic checks of the weather all weekend returned nothing but dire predictions...


Norfolk Southern Virginian At Gallitzin PS 8.23.2014

Published: September 24, 2014
Length: 39:29 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: BMfan4eva

NS Heritage Unit the Virginian passes a stopped 593 at Gallitzin, PA.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Allegheny Township, Blair County, Pennsylvania

Allegheny Township is a township in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 6,965 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Altoona, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Located at 40.5017, -78.5331 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places established in 1773, Townships in Blair County, Pennsylvania

Cresson Township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania

Cresson Township is a township in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States which geographically contains Cresson Borough. The population was 4,055 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Johnstown, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Located at 40.4583, -78.5828 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places established in 1893, Townships in Cambria County, Pennsylvania

Gallitzin Township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania

Gallitzin Township is a township in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States which geographically contains Gallitzin borough. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 1,310. It is part of the Altoona, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area

Located at 40.4844, -78.5517 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places established in 1800, Townships in Cambria County, Pennsylvania

Gallitzin, Pennsylvania

Gallitzin is a borough bordered by Gallitzin Township and Tunnelhill in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Standing 12 miles 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.

Located at 40.4819, -78.5522 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places established in 1849, Boroughs in Cambria County, Pennsylvania

Tunnelhill, Pennsylvania

Not to be confused with Tunnel Hill, Georgia Tunnelhill, Pennsylvania —  Borough  — Tunnelhill, Pennsylvania is located in PennsylvaniaTunnelhill, PennsylvaniaTunnelhill, Pennsylvania Coordinates: {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:40|28|39|N|78|32|29|W|region:US_type:city |primary |name= }} Country United States State Pennsylvania Counties Blair and Cambria Settled Incorporated 1876 Government  • Type Borough Council Area  • Total 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km) Elevation 2,300 ft Population (2010)  • Total 363  • Density 844.4/sq mi (329.0/km) Time zone Eastern (EST)  • Summer  EDT Zip code 16665 Area code(s) 814 Tunnelhill is a borough that is located in both Cambria and Blair counties in Pennsylvania in the United States.

Located at 40.4775, -78.5414 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places established in 1876, Boroughs in Blair County, Pennsylvania, Boroughs in Cambria County, Pennsylvania

Gallitzin Tunnel

The Gallitzin Tunnels in Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, formed the Pennsylvania Railroad's passage through the Allegheny Mountains in western Pennsylvania. Ownership of the tunnels has been successively transferred from the Pennsylvania Railroad to Penn Central Transportation Company, then to Conrail, and most recently to the present owner, Norfolk Southern Railway. Just east of the tunnels is the famous Horseshoe Curve.

Located at 40.4815, -78.5504 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Pennsylvania Railroad bridges and tunnels, Railroad tunnels in Pennsylvania, Norfolk Southern Railway bridges and tunnels, Transportation in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, Buildings and structures in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, Historic American Engineering Record in Pennsylvania

WCGJ

WCGJ is an American, Christian radio station serving Altoona, Pennsylvania, from Gallitzin, its city of license. WCGJ operates at an effective radiated power of 1250 Watts. The station is owned by Radio Partners, LLC of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania.

Located at 40.4933, -78.5419 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Christian radio stations in the United States, Radio stations established in 2000

State Correctional Institution – Cresson

State Correctional Institution – Cresson is a medium-security, all male correctional facility, located off U.S. Route 22, about 10 miles west of Altoona along Old Route 22 in the Western part of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. On April 17, 2012 a SCI-Pine Grove van crashed near Hollidaysburg, PA while carrying 10 inmates and 2 correctional officers. No inmates escaped and several were treated for minor injuries at a local hospital.

Located at 40.4469, -78.5603 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Prisons in Pennsylvania, Buildings and structures in Cambria County, Pennsylvania


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Tunnel Hill, Tunnelhill