The American Meridian

Historical marker location:

2310 H Street Northwest, Foggy Bottom, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 24th Street Northwest and H Street Northwest, on the left when traveling south on 24th Street Northwest.)

Marker installed: 2000

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.