1919

Historical marker location:

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

( Marker is at the intersection of M Street Southeast and 2nd Place Southeast on M Street Southeast.)

Transportation Walk

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.