Historical Marker
Bernardo de Gálvez
Historical marker location:
2375 Pennsylvania Street Northwest, West End, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of 24th Street Northwest and Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 24th Street Northwest.)
Marker installed: 2019
1746 - 1786.
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.