Roots of Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral / Remembering "the Village"
Historical marker location:
1100 7th Street Northwest, Mount Vernon Square, District of Columbia
( Marker is on 7th Street Northwest near L Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north.)
Marker installed: 2014
Midcity at the Crossroads. Shaw Heritage Trail
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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.