The Boundary Channel

Historical marker location:

104 Boundary Channel Drive, Columbia Island, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from Boundary Channel Drive. Reported permanently removed.)

George Washington Memorial Parkway

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.