Florida House

Historical marker location:

1 2nd Street Northeast, Capitol Hill, District of Columbia

( Marker is on 2nd Street Northeast north of East Capital Street Northeast, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1973

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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.