A Bench By The Road

Historical marker location:

730 21st St NW, Foggy Bottom, District of Columbia

( Marker is on 21st Street Northwest south of H Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 2011

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.