Good Times on Good Hope

Historical marker location:

1400 Good Hope Rd SE, Fairlawn, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Good Hope Road Southeast and 14th Street Southeast on Good Hope Road Southeast.)

Marker installed: 2013

An East-of-the-River View. Anacostia Heritage Trail

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.