The 122nd New York Volunteer Infantry

Historical marker location:

6625 Georgia Avenue Northwest, Takoma, District of Columbia

( Memorial can be reached from Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) north of Van Buren Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1904

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.