Historical Marker

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Historical marker location:
3059 M St NW, Georgetown, District of Columbia
( Marker is on M Street Northwest just east of 31st Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.)

Founded 1999. Historic Site

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.
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