The River Queen

Historical marker location:

901 Wharf Street Southwest, Southwest Waterfront, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Wharf Street Southwest west of District Square Southwest, on the left when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 2017

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.