Historical Marker

Milford School Bell

Historical marker location:
400 Maryland Avenue Southwest, Southwest Federal Center, District of Columbia
( Marker is on 6th Street Southwest south of Maryland Avenue Southwest, on the right when traveling north.)
Marker installed: 1989

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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.
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