Johnstown Flood
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The Johnstown Flood occurred on May 31, 1889 and killed 2,209 people. This marker is located on Rockville Rd at Locust St. South Fork, PA.
Waymark Code: WMFBJH
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 09/24/2012
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Marker text:
The breast of South Fork Dam which broke the night of May 31, 1889, to cause the historic flood is a short distance away. The remains of the dam can be observed.
More information:
Wikipedia: South Fork Dam (
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Wikipedia: Johnstown Flood (
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Johnstown Flood National Memorial (
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Marker Name: Johnstown Flood
County: Cambria
Date Dedicated: 08/18/1947
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: Rager's Hill Rd. & Rt. 869, near Rt. 219, 1 mile S of South Fork
Category: Environment
Website: [Web Link]
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