Historical Marker
The Oldest House
Historical marker location:
1849 Newton St NW, Mount Pleasant, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Newton Street Northwest, 0.1 miles east of 19th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east.)
Marker installed: 2006
Village in the City. Mount Pleasant Heritage Trail.
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.