American Veterans Disabled For Life Memorial

Historical marker location:

150 Washington Avenue Southwest, Southwest Federal Center, District of Columbia

( Memorial is at the intersection of 2nd Street Southwest and Washington Avenue Southwest, on the right when traveling south on 2nd Street Southwest.)

The District was the site of a major earthquake in 2011: On August 23, 2011, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck the East Coast of the United States, with its epicenter located in Mineral, Virginia. The quake was felt strongly in Washington, D.C., causing damage to several buildings, including the Washington Monument and the National Cathedral.