A Voice from the South
Historical marker location:
300 Anna J. Cooper Circle Northwest, LeDroit Park, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Anna J. Cooper Circle Northwest and T Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Anna J. Cooper Circle Northwest.)
Marker installed: 2015
Worthy Ambition. LeDroit Park/Bloomingdale Heritage Trail
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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.