Site of the Rose Cottage

Historical marker location:

800 Florida Avenue Northeast, Gallaudet, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Lincoln Circle Northeast north of Florida Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 1996

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.