The Johnstown Flood of May 1889

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May 30

This coal miner's granddaughter from Johnstown, PA, wanted to take a moment to remember the Flood of 1889.
History bits:
The Johnstown Flood of 1889 was one of the deadliest floods in the history of the United States. The disaster was caused by the failure of the South Fork Dam, resulting in a massive wall of water rushing down the valley and engulfing the town of Johnstown on May 31, 1889.

The exact number of fatalities in the Johnstown Flood is not known with certainty, as some bodies were never found, and there were discrepancies in the records. However, it is estimated that approximately 2,209 people lost their lives in the flood. This tragic event led to significant changes in flood control and disaster management practices in the United States

natalie zett

I've been a writer, actor, photographer, and musician and have worked as a freelance journalist for magazines and papers since I was in my late teens.

My favorite writing job was working for an award-winning community newspaper in Saint Paul, the Park Bugle.

I’ve also taught others how to write for community newspapers at The Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis, MN. And, during the last few years, I became a family historian.

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The Johnstown Flood of May 1889

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