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Admiral Peary Park

Cambria County · dedicated 1948 · At site, St. Joseph St. (SR 1005), just N of junction with Adm. Peary Hwy. (SR 2014) W of Cresson

Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary was born near Cresson on May 6, 1856. This Park and monument commemorate his birth and achievements. Administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. NOTE: "Administered by" painted out in 2017 as no longer correct.

David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries

Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov

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