Former Site Columbian Harmony Cemetery

Historical marker location:

Brentwood, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Washington Place Northeast, 0.3 miles south of Rhode Island Avenue Northeast (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling south.)

1857 - 1959. Lest We Forget

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.