Capitol Square, NW

Historical marker location:

Capitol Hill, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 1st Street Northwest and Northwest Drive Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 1st Street Northwest.)

Historical Information

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.