Historical Marker

"a magnificent waterfront entranceway…"

Historical marker location:
100 District Square Southwest, Southwest Waterfront, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from the intersection of Maine Avenue Southwest and 9th Street Southwest, on the right when traveling east.)
Marker installed: 2017

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.
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