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."
Take US Route 219 to the St Michael/Sidman exit. At the end of the exit ramp head East on PA 869 (there is a park sign at the end of the exit ramp). Travel approximately 1.5 miles on PA 869 watching for a left turn onto Lake Road at the sign for Johnstown Flood National Memorial. Follow Lake Road 1.5 miles until the visitor center appears on your right. Please park safely in the designated parking lot and not block any emergency access roads.
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The Lake View Farm
The Lake View Farm
Lake View House
Lake View House
The Double Cottage
The Double Cottage once served as a structure for the South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club
The remains of the South Fork Dam
Remains of the South Fork Dam with snow
The Lippincott Cottage
The Lippincott Cottage once served as a structure for the South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club
Park entrance sign
Park entrance sign
The remains of the South Fork Dam
The remains of the South Fork Dam
The remains of the South Fork Dam
The remains of the South Fork Dam
South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club Club House
South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club Club House
The remains of the South Fork Dam
The remains of the South Fork Dam
The Carriage Road Nature Trail can be accessed from the picnic area or near the South Abutment.
The Carriage Road Nature Trail can be accessed from the picnic area or near the South Abutment.
The portalettes near the picnic area.
The portalettes near the picnic area.
A Walk Through the Ruins starts near the South Abutment.
A Walk Through the Ruins starts near the South Abutment.
Visitor Center theater shows the park film "Black Friday" at :15 past the hour.
The park movie "Black Friday" play at :15 past the hour in the Visitor Center.
The Visitor Center bookstore has many items available for purchase.
The Visitor Center bookstore