Carter G. Woodson

Historical marker location:

900 Rhode Island Ave NW, Shaw, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Rhode Island Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) and 9th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east on Rhode Island Avenue Northwest.)

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.