The First Bodega

Historical marker location:

3153 Mount Pleasant Street Northwest, Mount Pleasant, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Mount Pleasant Street Northwest south of Kilbourne Place Northwest.)

Marker installed: 2006

Village in the City. Mount Pleasant Heritage Trail

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.