Start of the Allegheny River
“Canoe Place”
The Woodcarvers Festival, just one of the many weekend activities held at the park in Port Allegany, PA. This town is considered by many as the start of the Allegheny River.
Historically, the town was first known as the “Canoe Place” because it was where Native Americans and early pioneers would stop to build or repair canoes in order to navigate the Allegheny River.
Established as the town of Keating in 1826, it wasn’t until 1840 that this community was named Port Allegany. With a long history of glass production, Port Allegany is the “Glass Block Capital of the World”.
The town square features a wonderful gazebo, and hosts a variety of fairs and festivals throughout the year.
