Eastern Meadow

Historical marker location:

482 Independence Ave SW, The National Mall, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Independence Avenue Southwest and 4th Street Southwest, on the right when traveling west on Independence Avenue Southwest.)

Pradera del este

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.