American Red Cross - Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ted28285
N 40° 19.793 W 078° 55.404
17T E 676408 N 4466441
A Pennsylvania State Historical Marker located along Johns Street near PNG Park.
Waymark Code: WM16FM9
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 07/22/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member The Leprechauns
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Marker Text: On June 5, 1889, Clara Barton and a group of American Red Cross volunteers arrived in Johnstown to help the survivors of a devastating flood resulting from the failure of the South Fork Dam. It was one of the first major disaster responses for the humanitarian organization. The agency established feeding stations, built shelters for survivors, and rendered medical care. Over five months, the Red Cross provided relief to 25,000 people.

Marker Name: American Red Cross

County: Cambria

Date Dedicated: 06/05/2014

Marker Type: Roadside

Location: Johns St. (near PNG Park entrance), Johnstown

Category: Environment, Science & Medicine, Women

Website: [Web Link]
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