The University Next Door
Historical marker location:
419 U Street Northwest, LeDroit Park, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of 5th Street Northwest and U Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 5th Street Northwest.)
Marker installed: 2013
Worthy Ambition. LeDroit Park/Bloomingdale Heritage Trail
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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.