William Prout: Community Builder

Historical marker location:

1005 Eighth Street Southeast, Navy Yard, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 8th Street Southeast and L Street Southeast, on the right when traveling south on 8th Street Southeast.)

Marker installed: 2004

Tour of Duty. Barracks Row Heritage Trail.

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.