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Altoona is a city in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 43,963 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Altoona metropolitan area, which includes all of Blair County and was recorded as having a population of 122,822 in 2020. Altoona was established in 1849 by the Pennsylvania Railroad.
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History of Altoona. The Altoona area was originally inhabited by Native Americans of the Iroquois Confederacy. The first western settlers arrived in the mid- 1700s. A series of stockades were constructed in the region as a defense against Indian raids, including Fort Roberdeau.
Feb 19, 2018 · Things to Do in Altoona, Pennsylvania: See Tripadvisor's 13,397 traveler reviews and photos of Altoona tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June. We have reviews of the best places to see in Altoona. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Feb 20, 2019 · There are many great things to do in Altoona, PA. Check out our top picks from historical museums to amusement parks and much more.
Altoona is a city in central Pennsylvania. Altoona was founded as a railroad town by the Pennsylvania Railroad as the site of their Altoona Works shops, and its history as a railroad town still shows in the town today despite the decline of the railroad and its eventual absorption into Penn Central, Conrail, and now Norfolk Southern.
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