Franklin, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Flood of September 1999
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
In honor of the many individuals and organizations giving freely of their time, talents, and resources to assist in the response and recovery from the flood of September 1999.
at this site:
22 feet
Erected by City of Franklin, Virginia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Disasters. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1999.
Location. 36° 40.518′ N, 76° 55.213′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street (U.S. 258) and East Barrett Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 S Main St, Franklin VA 23851, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Franklin (within shouting distance of this marker); Lyons State Theatre (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Recovery and Progress (about 400 feet away); The Age of Gasoline (about 400 feet away); "Can't Is Not in the Camp's Vocabulary" (about 400 feet away); War Comes to the Blackwater (about 400 feet away); The Age of Steam
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 30, 2021
2. The Flood of September 1999 Marker [Reverse]
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 159 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 31, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
