George Washington

Historical marker location:

2005 G Street Northwest, Foggy Bottom, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of G Street Northwest and 20th Street Northwest on G Street Northwest.)

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.