Huntingdon County
About the Area
Huntingdon is the county seat of Huntingdon County. It is in an agricultural and fruit-growing region, with valuable forests and deposits of iron, coal, fire clay, and limestone. Huntingdon is also well known for the 8,300-acre Raystown Lake which is very popular with fishing enthusiasts and the weekend crowd. People enjoy the fresh mountain air and the thrill of landing striped bass, largemouth bass, walleye, and more. Hiking, swimming (public lake beaches), and the thrill of driving a motorcycle or a high-performance car along a mountain road are just some of the popular pastimes for visitors and natives of this county alike.
Whether you’re looking for installation, repair, maintenance, or have any questions, our team at Dependable Garage Door is ready to assist you with your residential or commercial garage door needs.
FAQS About Huntingdon County
What zip codes do Dependable Garage Door service in Huntingdon County?
16611, 16621, 16652, 16674, 16660, 16683, 16685, 16877, 17060, 16647, 16634, 16669
What cities/neighborhoods does Dependable Garage Door service in Huntingdon County?
Alexandria, Broad Top, Huntingdon, Robertsdale, McConnellstown, Spruce Creek, Todd, Warriors Mark, Mill Creek, Hesston, Dudley, Petersburg
What services does Dependable Garage Door do in Huntingdon County?
Dependable Garage Door has a wide range of services such as: Installation, Replacement, Repair, Opener Services, Spring Replacement, Routine Maintenance, and more.
What key points of interest bring tourism and visitors to Huntingdon County?
The major geographic features of the county include Raystown Lake, where the Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau is located, and Tussey Mountain. Other points of interest include East Broad Top Railroad, Greenwood Furnace State Park, Hesston Speedway, Hunter’s Rocks, Huntingdon Horseman Arena, Islett Heritage Museum, Lincoln Caverns, Seven Points Marina, Stone Valley Recreation Area, Sunset Golf Club, Swigart Museum, Whipple Dam State Park, and Wildriver Waterpark.
What are the top employers in Huntingdon County?
The top employers in Huntingdon County are the state government, educational institutions (Juniata College), health care (Penn Highlands Huntingdon, IFC Services, Benchmark Therapies, and Embassy of Woodland Park), retail (Walmart, Giant, Sheets, and Weis), manufacturing (ACCO Brands and Bonney Forge, Cabinetworks Group Michigan, Fiber Glass Systems), and tourism (Lake Raystown Resort),
The ACCO Brands plant in Huntingdon traces its roots to J. C. Blair Manufacturing Co. Blair Manufacturing was originally based in downtown Huntingdon. J. C. Blair invented the paper tablet, for which, according to the Huntingdon County History & Heritage Roundtable, Mark Twain showed great appreciation. The Altoona Mirror reports that Blair Manufacturing went through several mergers including Western Tablet Corp, Mead Corp, Westvaco, and eventually ACCO Brands. ACCO, through Mead, produces all Five Star notebooks at the Alexandria plant.
What are the schools within Huntingdon County?
Huntingdon Area School District, Juniata Valley School District, Mount Union Area School District, and Southern Huntingdon County School District are the four school districts within the Kegerreis market area. Huntingdon Area School District is home to Huntingdon Area High School, known for its volleyball program. Juniata Valley School District is home to Juniata Valley Junior-Senior High School, Juniata won a Class A basketball championship in 1996 and is currently home to a championship music ensemble, Darkhorse Percussion. Mount Union Area School District, which also serves a portion of Mifflin County, is home to Mount Union Area Senior High School. Mount Union High has a prestigious music program featuring a popular marching band. Mount Union was the founding home of Darkhorse Percussion. Southern Huntingdon County School District is home to Southern Huntingdon County Middle/High School, known for its girls’ basketball team.
High school students can also take career and technical courses from Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center, located in the borough of Mill Creek.
Juniata College is a private institution in Huntingdon. Juniata’s third president’s tenure was interrupted when he became PA’s 26th governor. Juniata’s athletic program, the Eagles, is known for its football and championship volleyball programs. Huntingdon also has a satellite site for Pennsylvania Highlands Community College.
What are the top local media in Huntingdon County?
Radio: WOWY 1150 AM (Classic Hits), W249DD 97.7 (repeater of WOWY 1150), WHUN 103.5 FM (repeater of WOWY 1150), WDBF-FM 106.3 Bigfoot Country (Country Music).
Newspapers: The Daily News is published daily in Huntingdon.
Why Choose Us?
At Dependable Garage Door, we take pride in providing top-notch, local, and friendly services to our valued customers. With years of experience serving the local community, we understand the importance of delivering exceptional service with a personal touch. We are a family owned and operated business started in 1996. We have 20+ years of sales and service experience in the garage door industry.
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