1913 Flood
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Flood waters swept across the Wabash Valley following an unexpected F-4 tornado on the evening of March 23, 1913. This photo from the archives of the History Center was taken from the west side of the Wabash River. These derailed train cars and demolished homes are a small representation of the widespread wreckage.
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Wabash River
At 503 miles long, the Wabash River originates in Ohio and flows westward through Indiana. It travels south along the Illinois border, eventually meeting the Ohio River. The river’s natural flow made it the easiest way to travel for early settlers.…