Freed Slave and Future President

Historical marker location:

3400 Dent Place Northwest, Georgetown, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Dent Place Northwest and 34th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east on Dent Place Northwest.)

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.