Culture and Commerce
Historical marker location:
783 13th St NE, Atlas District, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of H Street Northeast and 13th Street Northeast, on the right when traveling west on H Street Northeast.)
Marker installed: 2012
Hub, Home, Heart. Greater H Street NE Heritage Trail
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The District was the site of a major earthquake in 2011: On August 23, 2011, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck the East Coast of the United States, with its epicenter located in Mineral, Virginia. The quake was felt strongly in Washington, D.C., causing damage to several buildings, including the Washington Monument and the National Cathedral.