Cameron's Creek and the Rose Garden

Historical marker location:

Brightwood, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Main Drive Northwest, 0.1 miles west of 12th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.)

Former Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Walking Tour

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.