Garden of the Righteous

Historical marker location:

2850 Quebec St NW, Cleveland Park, District of Columbia

( Memorial is at the intersection of Quebec Street Northwest and Porter Street Northwest on Quebec Street Northwest.)

Marker installed: 1992

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.