When Logan Rode The Battle Line

Historical marker location:

4 Logan Circle Northwest, Logan Circle, District of Columbia

( Marker is on P Street Northwest west of Logan Circle Northwest, on the left when traveling east.)

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.