Historical Marker

1956

Historical marker location:
1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast, Navy Yard, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from Tingey Street Southeast east of New Jersey Avenue Southeast, on the left when traveling east.)

Dwight Eisenhower.

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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