Johnstown Flood National Memorial
The Johnstown Flood National Memorial is a unit of the United States National Park Service. Established in 1964 through legislation signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson, it pays tribute to the thousands of victims of the Johnstown Flood, who were injured or killed on May 31, 1889 when the South Fork Dam ruptured.
| Johnstown Flood National Memorial | |
|---|---|
Dam abutment and Elias Unger's farm | |
Location in Pennsylvania Location in the United States | |
| Location | Croyle Township / Adams Township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Nearest city | Johnstown, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 40°20′44″N 78°46′43″W |
| Area | 164.12 acres (66.42 ha) |
| Established | August 31, 1964 |
| Visitors | 111,987 (in 2005) |
| Governing body | National Park Service |
| Website | Johnstown Flood National Memorial |
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