Historical Marker

Ceanothus americanus

Historical marker location:
Arboretum, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from Eagle Nest Road Northeast, 0.1 miles east of Eagle Nest Road Northeast, on the left when traveling west.)

New Jersey Tea.

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.