Johnstown Travel Guide
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The town of Johnstown is located about 60 miles east of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in Cambria County.
Johnstown is well known for devastating floods In past history and up to 1977, Johnstown has suffered three major floods.
The flood of 1889, one of the worst flood disasters of history killed 2,209 after a dam that was built for recreation coll;apsed during heavy rains The Southfork Fishing and Hunting Club was located In Saint Michaels, 14 miles upstream from Johnstown. Many of America's wealthiest citizens held memberships at the exclusive club, including such financial giants as Andrew Carnegie and Andrew Mellon. After several days of heavy rainfall, the dam broke, sending millions of tons of water rushing into Johnstown and destroying almost everything in its path. A memorial now stands at the site. Other floods occurred in 1936 and 1977.
In the 1900s, Johnstown once again gained status as a steel-producing town; however, plant closings in the last thirty years have economically starved the area. There are signs of growth, though, with a new arts center and a growing cultural scene.
The area is rich in history and a strong sense of community. Consider stopping through on your way to Pittsburgh or Philadelphia. Visit http://www.johnstownpa.com/ for town information.
Johnstown is well known for devastating floods In past history and up to 1977, Johnstown has suffered three major floods.
The flood of 1889, one of the worst flood disasters of history killed 2,209 after a dam that was built for recreation coll;apsed during heavy rains The Southfork Fishing and Hunting Club was located In Saint Michaels, 14 miles upstream from Johnstown. Many of America's wealthiest citizens held memberships at the exclusive club, including such financial giants as Andrew Carnegie and Andrew Mellon. After several days of heavy rainfall, the dam broke, sending millions of tons of water rushing into Johnstown and destroying almost everything in its path. A memorial now stands at the site. Other floods occurred in 1936 and 1977.
In the 1900s, Johnstown once again gained status as a steel-producing town; however, plant closings in the last thirty years have economically starved the area. There are signs of growth, though, with a new arts center and a growing cultural scene.
The area is rich in history and a strong sense of community. Consider stopping through on your way to Pittsburgh or Philadelphia. Visit http://www.johnstownpa.com/ for town information.
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