Peirce Mill

Historical marker location:

2801 Tilden Street Northwest, Forest Hills, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Tilden Street Northwest and Linnean Avenue Northwest, on the left on Tilden Street Northwest.)

Forest Hills Neighborhood Art on Call

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.