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Cambria County Courthouse
EBENSBURG TRACES ITS ROOTS
back to 1797, when the Rev. Reese
Lloyd and a group of eleven
families traveled here from
Philadelphia and established a
Welsh colony. In 1804, Ebensburg
was designated the seat of the
newly formed County of Cambria.
During the late 19th century,
Ebensburg grew and prospered as
word of the area’s natural springs
and scenic beauty spread. Many
of the wealthy from New York,
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh
constructed summer “cottages”
of fifteen to twenty rooms; while
others enjoyed the services
provided by the Belmont, Lloyd
Springs, and Mountain House.
These hotels counted Andrew
Carnegie, William H. Vanderbilt,
and Mary Todd Lincoln as guests.
Today, Ebensburg features a
charming downtown with quaint
shops, eateries, and lodging.
Located at the eastern end of the
Ghost Town Trail, Ebensburg is
the perfect place for exploring the
trail and surrounding recreation
and historic attractions. It also
hosts popular festivals and events
including Art in Bloom Spring Art
Show, Wheels & Wings, a Summer
Concerts in the Park Series,
PotatoFest, and Dickens
of a Christmas.
GHOST TOWN TRAIL
www.cambriaconservationrecreation.com
Begin and end your Ghost Town Trail
adventure in Ebensburg! Explore 51
miles of this National Recreation Trail.
Bicycle rentals are available at Young
People’s Community Center at the
Ebensburg trailhead, as well as crosscountry ski rentals in winter months.
Crushed limestone surface. Natural
beauty and historical features.
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