Takoma Recreation Center

Historical marker location:

301 Van Buren St NW, Takoma, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Van Buren Street Northwest just west of 3rd Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east.)

founded in 1958

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.