Historical perspectives: In 1883, within same month, two severe floods impact Terre Haute
In 1883, within same month, two severe floods impact Terre Haute
| Description: |
This article discusses two severe floods in February 1883 which incurred serious damages in the city. The first flood pushed the Wabash River to 9 feet above flood stage, affecting farm fields. The second flood affected the community at large. |
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| Origin: | 2012 |
| Created By: |
McCormick, Mike |
| Publisher: |
Terre Haute Tribune Star |
| Source: |
http://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/vcpl/id/10381 |
| Collection: |
Vigo County Public Library |
| Rights: | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/UND/1.0/ |
| Copyright: |
Copyright Undetermined |
| Subjects: |
Floods Disasters Disasters |
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