Georgetown Historic District

Historical marker location:

1056 30th Street Northwest, Georgetown, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from 30th Street Northwest near C&O Canal Towpath Northwest, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1967

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.