"Old Man River"

Historical marker location:

1351 U Street Northwest, U Street Corridor, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from U Street Northwest east of 14th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 2015

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.