Jusserand

Historical marker location:

3550 Williamsburg Lane Northwest, Rock Creek Park, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Western Ridge Trail, on the right when traveling west.)

Banc Commeratif Erige a la Memoir de Jean Jule Jusserand Ambassadeur de France

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.