Latrobe Gate - Tingey House

Historical marker location:

Navy Yard, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Dahlgren Avenue Southeast and Warrington Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling north on Dahlgren Avenue Southeast.)

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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.