The Origins of Burleith

Historical marker location:

3544 S Street Northwest, Burleith, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 36th Street Northwest and S Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 36th Street Northwest.)

Marker installed: 2015

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.