Profile for Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, PA

In the 1800s, canal boats had to be taken out of the water here and transported over the ridge by railroad. They returned to the canal in Johnstown

The Slinky, manufactured here, was named the official state toy in 2001

Local festivals include:

• Hollidaysburg Community Fair - Oct. 2-4, 2007

Nearby parks & recreation: Canoe Creek State Park, Canal Basin Park

Historic routes: Pennsylvania Main Line Canal

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was below the national average. (See library links below.)

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Cemeteries (24)

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Hotels (8)

Libraries (3)

Museums (1)

Parks (1)

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• Hollidaysburg borough government
• Blair County government
• Blair County Chamber of Commerce
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36% of Hollidaysburg residents report German ancestry, and 19% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Hollidaysburg ancestry & family history guide.

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• Blair County Ancestry forum
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• Ancestry.com - PA data
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• County history catalog
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• Independent living centers in Pennsylvania
• National Council on Independent Living

At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Hollidaysburg was $18,770, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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22% of Hollidaysburg residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Hollidaysburg festival dates:

• Hollidaysburg Community Fair - Oct. 2-4, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Historic districts in Hollidaysburg include Hollidaysburg Historic District ... View historic districts

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Median rent in Hollidaysburg, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $394.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $818.

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Libraries in Hollidaysburg include Hollidaysburg Area Public Library ... View libraries

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Blair County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Hollidaysburg political report.

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The average commute time for Hollidaysburg workers is 16 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

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