Before the 1800s

Historical marker location:

1275 25th Street Northwest, West End, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of N Street Northwest and 25th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west on N Street Northwest.)

Dupont Circle. Diverse Visions | One Neighborhood.

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.