George Mason
Historical marker location:
24 E Basin Dr SW, West Potomac Park, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Ohio Drive Southwest and East Basin Drive Southwest, on the left when traveling south on Ohio Drive Southwest.)
Marker installed: 2002
1725 - 1792. Author of America's First Bill of Rights
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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.