Second Infantry Division Memorial

Historical marker location:

Downtown Washington, District of Columbia

( Memorial is on Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 50) east of 17th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 1936

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.