Christ Church

Historical marker location:

620 G Street Southeast, Capitol Hill, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from G Street Southeast east of 6th Street Southeast, on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 1930

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.