1804-1806

Historical marker location:

1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast, Navy Yard, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from 4th Street Southeast north of Tingey Street Southeast, on the left when traveling north.)

Meriwether Lewis, William Clark

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.