Tau Beta Pi

Historical marker location:

2300 6th Street Northwest, Pleasant Plains, District of Columbia

( Marker is on 6th Street Northwest near College Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1981

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.