Abraham Lincoln

Historical marker location:

70 District Square SW, Southwest Waterfront, District of Columbia

( Marker is on District Square Southwest just north of Wharf Street Southwest, on the right when traveling south.)

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.