George Washington
Historical marker location:
2201 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Sheridan-Kalorama, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Florida Avenue Northwest and Massachusetts Ave Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Florida Avenue Northwest.)
Sheridan Kalorama. Call Box Restoration Project
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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.