Historical Marker

Through the Eyes of a Scientist

Historical marker location:
Rock Creek Park, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Reservoir Road Northwest east of 44th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.)

Rock Creek Park

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.
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