Embassy of the Republic of Congo

Historical marker location:

1720 16h Street Northwest, Dupont Circle, District of Columbia

( Marker is on 16th Street Northwest just north of Riggs Place Northwest, on the left when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 2014

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.