East Potomac's Miniature Golf Course

Historical marker location:

970 Ohio Dr SW, East Potomac Park, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from Ohio Drive Southwest, 0.2 miles east of Buckeye Drive Southwest, on the right when traveling east.)

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.