Historical Marker
On the Circle
Historical marker location:
American University Park, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Tenley Circle Northwest and Yuma Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Tenley Circle Northwest.)
Marker installed: 2010
Top of the Town. Tenleytown 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.