Navy Yard

Historical marker location:

Navy Yard, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from Half Street Southeast just south of N Street Southeast, on the right when traveling south.)

9.16.13. [Washington Navy Yard Shooting Memorial].

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.