DC's Pollinator Network

Historical marker location:

6911 4th St NW, Takoma, District of Columbia

( Marker is on 4th Street Northwest just south of Blair Road Northwest, on the left when traveling south.)

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.