Sir Winston Churchill

Historical marker location:
3100 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Observatory Circle, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Massachusetts Avenue Northwest north of 30th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north.)
Marker installed: 1966

1874 - 1965

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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.