Gallitzin, Pennsylvania

Gallitzin is a borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is bordered by Gallitzin Township and Tunnelhill, all of which sit astride the Eastern continental divide. Tunnel Hill and Gallitzin both are pierced by railroad tunnels shortening the necessary ascent for rails crossing the Allegheny Front onto the Allegheny Plateau which encompasses the towns' terrains. Topping the gaps of the Allegheny, the area is one of only five major breaks in the Appalachians allowing east–west transportation corridors before the advent of 20th century technologies.

Gallitzin, Pennsylvania
Borough
Western portal of the Gallitzin Tunnel
Location of Gallitzin in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
Gallitzin
Coordinates: 40°28′55″N 78°33′08″W
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyCambria
Settled1849
Incorporated1873
Government
  TypeBorough council
  MayorRaymond Osmolinski Sr.
Area
  Total0.74 sq mi (1.91 km2)
  Land0.74 sq mi (1.91 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
2,225 ft (678 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total1,536
  Density2,078.48/sq mi (802.86/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
16641
Area code814
FIPS code42-28328
GNIS feature ID1215022
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