Henry Arble

Quick Facts

Significance:

Henry Arble helped build the Allegheny Portage Railroad.

Place of Birth:

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania

Date of Birth:

January 31, 1806

Date of Death:

1898

Place of Burial:

St. Joseph's Church

Henry Arble worked on the Allegheny Portage Railroad during its construction and beyond, staying the whole time the transportation system was in operation. One of his jobs was at Inclined Plane No. 4, which he was "given charge" of.