Why Are These Stones Here?

Historical marker location:

3101 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Massachusetts Heights, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from Wisconsin Avenue Northwest north of Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 2012

[Washington National Cathedral].

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.