Logan Circle, Just Ahead

Historical marker location:

1532 Vermont Avenue Northwest, Logan Circle, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Vermont Avenue Northwest south of Q Street Northwest when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 2012

A Fitting Tribute. Logan Circle 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.