District Morgue

Historical marker location:

975 7th Street Southwest, Southwest Waterfront, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 7th Street Southwest and Water Street Southwest, in the median on 7th Street Southwest.)

Marker installed: 2018

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.