Temple of Learning and Talent

Historical marker location:

3435 R Street Northwest, Georgetown, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of R Street Northwest and 35th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on R Street Northwest.)

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.