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National Memorial · PA

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together to aid the "Johnstown sufferers." The story of the Johnstown Flood reminds us all, "...that we must leave nothing undone for the preservation and protection of our brother men."

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Photos

Barn and spring house
The Lake View Farm
Farm house
Lake View House
Cottage
The Double Cottage once served as a structure for the South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club
Remains of the dam
Remains of the South Fork Dam with snow
Cottage
The Lippincott Cottage once served as a structure for the South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club
Park entrance sign
Park entrance sign
Dam remains
The remains of the South Fork Dam
Dam remains
The remains of the South Fork Dam
Club house
South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club Club House
Dam remains
The remains of the South Fork Dam
Trail sign
The Carriage Road Nature Trail can be accessed from the picnic area or near the South Abutment.
Picnic pavilion
The portalettes near the picnic area.
Wooden sign
A Walk Through the Ruins starts near the South Abutment.
Theater seats
The park movie "Black Friday" play at :15 past the hour in the Visitor Center.
Bookstore
The Visitor Center bookstore

Activities

  • Guided Tours
  • Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour
  • Hiking
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Museum Exhibits