Howard Hall

Historical marker location:

607 Howard Place Northwest, Pleasant Plains, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) north of Howard Place Northwest, on the right when traveling north.)

African American Heritage Trail, Washington D.C.. 607 Howard Place, NW.

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.