Historical Marker
After the Hard Times
Historical marker location:
3401 14th St NW, Columbia Heights, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of 14th Street Northwest and Monroe Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 14th Street Northwest.)
Marker installed: 2009
Cultural Convergence. Columbia Heights 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.