Blair County Anniversary 12:19 am
On this date 175 years ago Blair County became the 59th county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Though the celebrations that would normally accompany the day have been pushed back, local officials say it’s a significant
milestone.
On February 26th, 1846 the county was formed from portions of Huntingdon and Bedford counties. Hollidaysburg, the largest community in the area at that time, became the county seat. Hollidaysburg’s growth was bolstered by thePennsylvania Mainline Canal, which ran through the town.
Altoona later passed Hollidaysburg’s size following the creation of the Portage Railroad and Altoona Horseshoe Curve. The county is named after prominent businessman and