Social Justice

Historical marker location:

2835 16th St NW, Columbia Heights, District of Columbia

( Marker is on 16th Street Northwest south of Harvard Street Northwest.)

Marker installed: 2009

Cultural Convergence. Columbia Heights 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.