A Hilltop for Heroes and Horse Thieves

Historical marker location:

Columbia Heights, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 16th Street Northwest and Euclid Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 16th Street Northwest.)

Meridian Hill Park, National Historic Landmark. National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior

The District was the site of one of the first major race riots in U.S. history: The Washington, D.C. race riot of 1919 was sparked by tensions between white and black residents and lasted for several days. It resulted in 15 deaths and over 100 injuries.