Albert Pike Monument

Historical marker location:

Judiciary Square, District of Columbia

( The marker is on Indiana Avenue Northwest west of 3rd Street Northwest. Reported permanently removed.)

Marker installed: 1901

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.