Discover DC / McPherson Square

Historical marker location:

810 Vermont Avenue Northwest, Downtown Washington, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Vermont Avenue Northwest and I Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Vermont Avenue Northwest.)

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.