Historical Marker

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Historical marker location:
350 12th Street Northwest, Federal Triangle, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest west of 12th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.)
Marker installed: 2012

Make No Little Plans. Federal Triangle Heritage Trail.

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.