War Gardens Over the Top
Historical marker location:
101 Independence Avenue Southeast, Capitol Hill, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from Independence Avenue Southeast east of 1st Street Southeast, on the right when traveling west.)
World War I Era Garden. The Library of Congress Commemorates World War I
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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.