"In Service"

Historical marker location:

1400 I Street Northwest, Downtown Washington, District of Columbia

( Memorial is at the intersection of I Street Northwest and Vermont Avenue Northwest, on the left when traveling west on I Street Northwest.)

Lead Artist: Addison Karl. 2019

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.