St. Dominic Church: Community Anchor
Historical marker location:
400 7th Street Southwest, Southwest Federal Center, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of E Street Southwest and 7th Street Southwest on E Street Southwest.)
Marker installed: 2004
River Farms to Urban Towers. Southwest Heritage Trail
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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.