Build It And They Will Come
Historical marker location:
5900 Georgia Avenue Northwest, Brightwood, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Missouri Avenue Northwest and Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29), on the right when traveling west on Missouri Avenue Northwest.)
Marker installed: 2008
Battleground to Community. Brightwood 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.