Uniontown, DC's First Suburb

Historical marker location:

2014 14th Street Southeast, Anacostia, District of Columbia

( Marker is on 14th Street Southeast south of U Street Southeast, in the median.)

Marker installed: 2013

East-of-the-River View. Anacostia 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.