Conemaugh

geographical name

Con·​e·​maugh ˈkä-nə-ˌmȯ How to pronounce Conemaugh (audio)
river in southwestern Pennsylvania that flows for about 45 miles (72 kilometers)

Note: In 1889, an earthen dam on the Conemaugh upstream of the city of Johnstown gave way after heavy rain, releasing a wall of water that killed 2209 people.

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“Conemaugh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Conemaugh. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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