A Whirl on the Ferris Wheel

Historical marker location:

725 49th Street Northeast, Deanwood, District of Columbia

( Marker is on 49th Street Northeast south of Hayes Street Northeast, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 2009

A Self Reliant People. Greater Deanwood 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.