Boy Scout Memorial

Historical marker location:

610 15th Street Northwest, Downtown Washington, District of Columbia

( Marker is on 15th Street Northwest north of Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 50), on the left when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1964

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.