Johnstown in Cambria County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Johnstown Local Flood Protection Project
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 7, 2009
1. Johnstown Local Flood Protection Project Marker
Built (1938-1943) and maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Pittsburgh District), the JLFPP reflects the 1930s move toward a major federal role in local flood protection. This concrete-paved channel project, extending 9.2 miles along Johnstown's three rivers, became the nation's second largest flood control project of its type. In its first 50 years, the only flooding here was in 1977, during the modern flood of record.
Erected 1999 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Disasters • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1977.
Location. 40° 19.799′ N, 78° 55.485′ W. Marker is in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, in Cambria County. Marker is on Washington Street near Point Stadium, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Johnstown PA 15901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Flood Prevention (a few steps from this marker); Pennsylvania Railroad Stone Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); A Success Story (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Also see . . . Johnstown Local Flood Protection Project. Library of Congress website entry (Submitted on May 5, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 7, 2009
2. Johnstown Local Flood Protection Project Marker
Looking NNW along Little Conemaugh River
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 7, 2009
3. Little Conemaugh River Channelization
Looking SSE toward the Johns Street Bridge, with Washington Street on right
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 7, 2009
4. Little Conemaugh River Channelization
Looking NW toward Point Park and the confluence of the Little Conemaugh and Stonycreek Rivers
Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 749 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 15, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
