Walter Reed Memorial

Historical marker location:

1400 Main Drive Northwest, Brightwood, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Main Drive Northwest and 14th Street Northwest, in the median on Main Drive Northwest.)

Marker installed: 1966

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.