Historical Marker

Washington Navy Yard Chapel

Historical marker location:
716 Sicard Street Southeast, Navy Yard, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Sicard Street Southeast east of Patterson Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling west.)
Marker installed: 1974

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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