The Only Constant is Change

Historical marker location:

3051 M St NW, Georgetown, District of Columbia

( Marker is on M Street Northwest just west of Thomas Jefferson Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.)

Old Stone House. National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior

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.