Volta Place: A Place in History

Historical marker location:

3200 Volta Place Northwest, Georgetown, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Volta Place Northwest and Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling east on Volta Place Northwest.)

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.