Historical Marker

Montrose Park

Historical marker location:
3029 R St NW, Georgetown, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from the intersection of R Street Northwest and Avon Place Northwest, on the right when traveling west.)

Boxwood and Pergola.

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.
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