Edge of the Row

Historical marker location:

Capitol Hill, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast east of 7th Street Southeast, on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 2004

Tour of Duty. Barracks Row Heritage Trail

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.