Gen. John A. Rawlins Memorial

Historical marker location:

1805 E Street Northwest, Foggy Bottom, District of Columbia

( Memorial is at the intersection of E Street Northwest and 18th Street Northwest, in the median on E Street Northwest.)

Marker installed: 1874

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.