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EBENSBURG \u2014 The Ghost Town Trail\u2019s newest honor is being named a 2026 Great Place in Pennsylvania by the commonwealth\u2019s chapter of the American Planning Association.<\/p>\n

The 32-mile path that connects Black Lick Borough in Indiana County to Ebensburg in Cambria County was one of eight nominations throughout the state to receive the designation.<\/p>\n

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