East Caroll is a rural community near Ebensburg with farmland and homes on large plots of land. While other surrounding communities relied on bituminous coal mines through the 19th and 20th centuries, the township has been recognized as a farming community long before its incorporation in 1910. East Carroll is made up of rolling hills, pine barrens and vast, open farmland. The town is also the current home of the Cambria County Fire School Training facility. “It’s a small-town community with a friendly atmosphere,” says Tressa Lefferts, who serves as the borough clerk for the Carrolltown Municipal Office.
East Carroll attracts homebuyers looking for country living with small-town resources close by.
East Carroll has plenty of green spaces and offers great housing in a rural environment.
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Hiking and fishing at Prince Gallitzin State Park
Carrolltown has American Legion Park, which offers a playground, a shaded picnic area, baseball diamonds, basketball courts and a monument dedicated to veterans. Just north of town, Prince Gallitzin State Park is a 6,200-acre recreation spot with 10 miles of hiking trails. At the park’s center is Glendale Lake, a 1,600-acre man-made lake with a marina and boat launches. There’s also a skatepark near the marina and a small, sandy coast with swimming access at Muskrat Beach. In the winter, there's skiing and snowmobiling through the trails and ice fishing on the lake. In nearby Ebensburg, residents can access a trailhead for Ghost Town Trail, which is 50 miles of trails that follow former railroad tracks.
Kayakers enjoy the calm waters of Glendale Lake at Prince Gallitzin State Park near East Carroll.
Prince Gallitzin State Park near East Carroll offers many options for boaters.
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Manufactured homes starting in the $50,000s
Homebuyers can find ranch-style and manufactured houses from the mid-to-late 20th century on lots ranging from a half-acre to 70 acres. “These are very rural areas with a lot of farmland,” says Lefferts. Properties often sit back from the roads and have long driveways leading up to them. Some homes may also have detached garages for storage and vehicles. Houses here typically sell for $50,000 to $250,000.
Colonial style houses are a common find in the East Carroll neighborhood.
Various styles of houses stand side by side in East Carroll.
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Decorated sports program at Cambria Heights High
The area is served by the Cambria Heights District, with each school earning a B-minus from Niche. Students may start at Cambria Heights Elementary before going to Cambria Heights Middle. Cambria Heights High has decorated sports programs, with recent playoff visits for their football, baseball and softball teams.
Football is huge at Cambria Heights Senior High School.
Cambria Heights Middle School shares a campus with the High School.
Cambria Heights Elementary School is just outside of Carrolltown PA.
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U.S. Route 219 runs through town
East Carroll is car-dependent because of its rural landscape. U.S. Route 219 crosses the town from north to south, connecting Carrolltown to Ebensburg. Pittsburgh International Airport is the closest airport, located 80 miles west.
U.S. Route 219 crosses through the area, connecting Carrolltown to Ebensburg.
East Carroll is a rural neighborhood with plenty of greenery.
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Summer events in Carrolltown
Through July and August, American Legion Park hosts Music in the Park, a summer concert series featuring local musicians. In August, the Carrolltown Firemen’s Mini-Jubilee is held at the Fire Engine Company Social Hall with auctions and turkey dinners that support local organizations.
Shopping and Dining in Carrolltown
In Carrolltown, there’s a Dollar General for the essentials. The borough also has local restaurants like Island Barbeque, which is open from April to September and serves everything from burgers to brisket dinners. There is also more shopping available 5 miles south in Ebensburg. For late-night entertainment, the Carrolltown Hi-Way Drive-In is a local staple that’s been showing the latest movies in town since the 1950s.
Popular catering place Island Barbeque in East Carroll is is open from April to September.
Locals of East Carroll often shop at Dollar General.
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