Independence of Kazakhstan

Historical marker location:

1401 16th Street Northwest, Dupont Circle, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 16th Street Northwest and O Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 16th Street Northwest.)

Marker installed: 2006

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.