Waterfront Commerce

Historical marker location:

900 Maine Avenue Southwest, Southwest Waterfront, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of District Square Southwest and Maine Avenue Southwest, on the right when traveling south on District Square Southwest.)

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.