Words and Deeds

Historical marker location:

801 Mount Vernon Place Northwest, Mount Vernon Square, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Mount Vernon Place Northwest (U.S. 1) and 7th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on Mount Vernon Place Northwest.)

Midcity at the Crossroads. Shaw Heritage Trail

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.