Czech Row

Historical marker location:

2016 Pierce Mill Road Northwest, Mount Pleasant, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Pierce Mill Road Northwest and Park Road Northwest, on the right when traveling north on Pierce Mill Road Northwest.)

Marker installed: 2006

Village in the City. Mount Pleasant 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.