Leonard P. Matlovich

Historical marker location:

1801 E Street Southeast, Barney Circle, District of Columbia

( Memorial can be reached from E Street Southeast, 0.2 miles east of Potomac Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling east.)

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.