Historical Marker

Safe Havens

Historical marker location:
1600 9th Street Northwest, Shaw, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of 9th Street Northwest and Rhode Island Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) on 9th Street Northwest.)
Marker installed: 2006

Midcity at the Crossroads. Shaw 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.
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