Bartholdi Fountain

Historical marker location:

100 1st Street Southwest, Southwest Federal Center, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Washington Avenue Southwest and Independence Avenue Southwest, on the left when traveling south on Washington Avenue Southwest.)

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.