1900 / 1920

Historical marker location:

1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast, Navy Yard, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of M Street Southeast and 3rd Street Southeast, on the right when traveling east on M Street Southeast.)

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.