Historical Marker

Developing Sustainable Practices

Historical marker location:
1200 Constitution Ave NW, The National Mall, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 1/50) and 12th Street Northwest on Constitution Avenue Northwest.)
Marker installed: 2019

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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