Department of State

Historical marker location:

2201 C Street Northwest, Foggy Bottom, District of Columbia

( Marker is on 23rd Street Northwest south of D Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.)

Harry S. Truman Building. 23rd Street Entrance

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.