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Historical marker location:

201 14th St NW, The National Mall, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 50) and 14th Street Northwest (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling east on Constitution Avenue Northwest.)

Marker installed: 2019

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.