Historic New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Historical marker location:
1313 New York Avenue Northwest, Downtown Washington, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of New York Avenue Northwest and H Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on New York Avenue Northwest.)
Marker installed: 1986
American Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site
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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.