National Memorial · Pennsylvania, United States
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
Johnstown Flood National Memorial is a national memorial in Pennsylvania, United States, covering 178 acres (72 ha), established in 1964.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Memorial |
|---|---|
| Location | Pennsylvania, United States |
| Area | 178 acres (72 ha) |
| Established | 1964 |
| Coordinates | 40.3456° N, 78.7786° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Johnstown Flood National Memorial
The Johnstown Flood National Memorial is a unit of the United States National Park Service in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States. 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.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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- Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) · Pittsburgh, United States · 77.2 miles away
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) · Dulles, United States · 119.7 miles away
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) · Baltimore, United States · 138.2 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Johnstown Flood National Memorial?
Johnstown Flood National Memorial is in Pennsylvania, United States (40.3456° N, 78.7786° W).
When was Johnstown Flood National Memorial established?
Johnstown Flood National Memorial was established in 1964, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Johnstown Flood National Memorial?
Johnstown Flood National Memorial covers 178 acres (72 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnstown_Flood_National_Memorial — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/jofl/ — Official park page.