Howard University Sets the Standard
Historical marker location:
1901 Vermont Avenue Northwest, U Street Corridor, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of T Street Northwest and Vermont Avenue Northwest, on the left when traveling east on T Street Northwest.)
City Within a City. Greater U Street Heritage Trail
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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.