Johnstown in Cambria County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Power of the Johnstown Flood
Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 26, 2026
1. The Power of the Johnstown Flood Marker
The power of the Johnstown Flood pushed locomotives and other railroad equipment from East Conemaugh down the valley.
This Railroad Car wheel assembly was excavated during construction of the new Conemaugh Bridge in 2011.
The wheels, identified as 1889 Altoona PRR, are relics of the Great Flood.
Erected by The Johnstown Flood Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 2011.
Location. 40° 19.679′ N, 78° 55.225′ W. Marker is in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, in Cambria County. It is at the intersection of Washington Street and Museum Place, on the right when traveling east on Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 304 Washington Street, Johnstown PA 15901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Laurel Highlands. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cambria Library (a few steps from this marker); Cambria Iron Company Office (a few steps from this marker); Oklahoma House (within shouting distance of this marker); Walnut Street Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Morley's Dog (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Memory Of (about 700 feet away); 1936 Greater Johnstown Flood Victims (about 800 feet away); Market Square (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Johnstown.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 26, 2026
2. The Power of the Johnstown Flood Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 2 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
