Johnstown Flood - Legacy

Legacy

  • At Point Park in Johnstown, at the confluence of the Stonycreek and Little Conemaugh rivers, an "eternal flame" burns in memory of the flood victims.
  • The Carnegie Library is now owned by the Johnstown Historical Society, which has adapted it for use as The Flood Museum.
  • Portions of the Stone Bridge have been made part of the Johnstown Flood National Memorial, established in 1969 and managed by the National Park Service.

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