James Buchanan

Historical marker location:

2101 16th Street Northwest, Columbia Heights, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from 16th Street Northwest north of W Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.)

Diplomat, Statesman, and Fifteenth President of the United States. Meridian Hill Park, National Historic Landmark.

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.