Historical Marker
Million Dollar Bridge
Historical marker location:
2520 Woodley Road Northwest, Woodley Park, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Woodley Road Northwest and Woodley Place Northwest, on the right when traveling east on Woodley Road Northwest.)
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.