Historical Marker
The Evolution of Burleith
Historical marker location:
1800 38th Street Northwest, Burleith, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of 38th Street Northwest and S Street Northwest on 38th Street Northwest.)
Marker installed: 2015
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.