Historical Marker

Cecilia Penny Scott

Historical marker location:
618 T St NW, Shaw, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Wiltberger Street Northwest and T Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on Wiltberger Street Northwest.)
Marker installed: 2021

<i>(1918 - 2004)</i>.

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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