A Monumental Legacy

Historical marker location:

1601 Independence Ave SW, The National Mall, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from 17th Street Southwest north of Independence Avenue Southwest, on the right when traveling north.)

National Mall and Memorial Parks

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.