A Man's Recollection

Historical marker location:

5501 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Chevy Chase, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Livingston Street Northwest east of Connecticut Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 2014

2014. Created by Jarrett Ferrier, Sponsored by Willco.

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.