Moshannon Valley
Coal and lumber carved out the spine of Houtzdale and her sister town, Brisbin, in the 1800’s. Just as important was the railroad and the infamous “Alley Popper” of the Pittsburgh and Susquehanna railroads. The name Alley Popper came from the trains crossing and stopping at almost every street and alley along the route, which ran from Philipsburg. Visitors can visit its namesake restaurant and lounge just outside of town on SR 253.
You will enjoy the rich heritage and historic sites or Downtown Philipsburg.
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Moshannon Valley Resources
Philipsburg Revitalization Corp
203 N. Front Street, Box 4, Philipsburg, PA 16866
814-342-2260
Fax: 814-342-2878
Community revitalization organization focused on Historic Downtown Philipsburg
Moshannon Valley Claim to Fame
The first filmed wreck of a train in the world, and it was filmed over by Philipsburg - it was used in several early films.
