Albany in Dougherty County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Flood of July 7, 1994

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 5, 2021

1. Flood of July 7, 1994 Marker

Inscription. During the worst of times
we show our best selves.

This monument stands to
honor the lives lost,
the lives reclaimed, and
the thousands of tireless
volunteers who continue
to rebuild Albany.

Erected as a permanent symbol of
gratitude by Volunteer Albany and
United Way of Southwest Georgia

Erected by Volunteer Albany; and United Way of Southwest Georgia.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Disasters • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is July 7, 1994.

Location. 31° 34.464′ N, 84° 8.952′ W. Marker is in Albany, Georgia, in Dougherty County. Marker is on South Front Street south of West Oglethorpe Boulevard (Business U.S. 82), on the right when traveling south. Marker is located along the sidewalk on the east side of the north Albany Civic Center parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 West Oglethorpe Boulevard, Albany GA 31701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ray Charles (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Flint River Bridge World War I Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Bridge House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Exchange Building

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Nelson Tift (approx. ¼ mile away); C.B. (Chevene Bowers) King (approx. ¼ mile away); Nelson Tift Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Albany Lights (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albany.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Flood of July 7, 1994

Also see . . . 25 years later: WALB remembers the Flood of ‘94. WALB News 10 website entry:

“This week, we remember the devastating flood of 1994 that took 31 lives, evacuated more than 40,000 people and destroyed countless homes and communities. Too many people lost everything, as 55 counties were declared disaster areas. Let us also remember the generosity and kindness our neighbors showed one another through this tragedy and keep that spirit alive as we honor those we lost 25 years ago.” ~Rep. Sanford Bishop

(Submitted on November 29, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

PHOTOS: Flood of 1994 Damage image. Click for more information.

via Albany Herald, 1944

2. PHOTOS: Flood of 1994 Damage

Albany herald website entries
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Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 5, 2021

3. Flood of July 7, 1994 Marker

(Albany Civic Center in background)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 264 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 29, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2. submitted on January 24, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on November 29, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.