Lincoln Memorial

Historical marker location:

2 Lincoln Memorial Circle Northwest, The National Mall, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from Lincoln Memorial Circle Northwest south of Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 50), on the left when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1922

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.