Flora Molton

Historical marker location:

1201 G Street Northwest, Penn Quarter, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 13th Street Northwest and G Street Northwest on 13th Street Northwest.)

Marker installed: 2019

1908 - 1990

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.