"Nature is my religion."

Historical marker location:

1001 Independence Avenue Southwest, The National Mall, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from Jefferson Drive Southwest west of 7th Street Southwest, on the left when traveling west.)

Enid A. Haupt

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.