From Beer Garden to Park View

Historical marker location:

3130 Georgia Avenue Northwest, Park View, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) and Kenyon Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Georgia Avenue Northwest.)

Lift Every Voice. Georgia Ave./Pleasant Plains Heritage Trail

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.