Forest Hills at Home

Historical marker location:

3010 Ellicott Street Northwest, Forest Hills, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Ellicott Street Northwest and 30th Place Northwest on Ellicott Street Northwest. Reported damaged.)

Forest Hills Neighborhood Art on Call

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.