Automobiling on The Avenue

Historical marker location:

1200 Underwood Street Southwest, Brightwood, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) and Underwood Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Georgia Avenue Northwest.)

Battleground to Community. Brightwood Heritage Trail

The District has been the site of many historic protests and marches: Because of its status as the nation's capital, Washington, D.C. has been the site of numerous demonstrations and marches throughout U.S. history, including the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963 and the Women's March in 2017.