A Log Called Home

Historical marker location:

620 12th St NW, The National Mall, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 12th Street Northwest and Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling south on 12th Street Northwest.)

The District was the site of a major flood in 1889: On June 4, 1889, a massive flood swept through the city, causing extensive damage and killing more than 20 people. The flood was caused by heavy rainfall and a failure of the city's sewer system.