Historical Marker

Jacob Dodd-built Houses

Historical marker location:
4621 Hunt Pl NE, Deanwood, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Hunt Place Northeast just east of 46th Street Northeast, on the right when traveling east.)

African American Heritage Trail, Washington, DC. 4621 Hunt Place, NE.

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.