U.S. Arsenal Explosion Memorial

Historical marker location:

1801 E Street Southeast, Barney Circle, District of Columbia

( Memorial can be reached from the intersection of 17th Street Southeast and G Street Southeast, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 2014

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.