Historical Marker

Chapel Hall

Historical marker location:
800 Florida Avenue Northeast, Gallaudet, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Lincoln Circle Northeast north of Florida Avenue Northeast.)
Marker installed: 1966

Gallaudet College

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.
District of Columbia random facts