bluemercury

Historical marker location:

3059 M St NW, Georgetown, District of Columbia

( Marker is on M Street Northwest just east of 31st Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.)

Founded 1999. Historic Site

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.