Historical Marker
On This Corner
Historical marker location:
701 3rd Street Northwest, Judiciary Square, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of 3rd Street Northwest and G Street Northwest, on the left when traveling south on 3rd Street Northwest.)
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.