Creating the Waterfront

Historical marker location:

890 Water Street Southwest, Southwest Waterfront, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Wharf Street Southwest west of Wharf Street Southwest, on the left when traveling west.)

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.