Johnstown in Cambria County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Flood Prevention
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 7, 2009
1. Flood Prevention Marker
Flood Prevention
from these rivers
Dedicated to the
Flood Correspondents Association
of the Flood of 1889
on the fifty-first anniversary
May 31, 1940
Erected 1940 by Conemaugh Valley School Children.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Communications • Disasters • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1936.
Location. 40° 19.809′ N, 78° 55.492′ W. Marker is in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, in Cambria County. Marker is on Washington Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker is in Point Park. 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. Pennsylvania Railroad Stone Bridge (here, next to this marker); Johnstown Local Flood Protection Project (a few steps from this marker); A Success Story (within shouting distance of this marker); Johnstown Flood (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); American Red Cross (about 400 feet away); Johns Street Bridge (about 400 feet away); Main Street and Point Stadium Ramp
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Also see . . .
1. Johnstown Flood National Memorial. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on February 18, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. The Johnstown Flood. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 20, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 7, 2009
2. Flood Prevention Marker
Looking southeast along the Little Conemaugh River toward the John Street Bridge.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 7, 2009
3. George Washington Memorial Trees Marker
Located along Washington Street at Point Park
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 7, 2009
4. George Washington Memorial Trees Marker
Along Washington Street at Point Park
Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 507 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 18, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
