Francis Griffith Newlands

Historical marker location:

3307 Western Avenue Northwest, Chevy Chase, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Chevy Chase Circle Northwest and Connecticut Avenue Northwest, in the median on Chevy Chase Circle Northwest.)

Marker installed: 1933

1878 - 1917

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.