Historical Marker

The Fruitful Fig

Historical marker location:
1200 Jefferson Dr SW, The National Mall, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from Jefferson Drive Southwest just east of 12th Street Southwest, on the right when traveling east.)

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.
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