Meridian Hill / Malcolm X Park

Historical marker location:

Adams Morgan, District of Columbia

( Marker is on 16th Street Northwest south of Crescent Place Northwest, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 2005

Roads to Diversity. Adams Morgan Heritage Trail

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.