John Carroll

Historical marker location:

3700 O Street Northwest, Georgetown, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from Carroll Walk south of Old N Way, on the left when traveling south.)

(1735-1815).

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.