Japanese Stone Lantern

Historical marker location:

The Tidal Basin, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Independence Avenue Southwest east of West Basin Drive Southwest, on the right when traveling east.)

National Mall and Memorial Parks. National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior

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.