Georgetown's Watering Holes

Historical marker location:

3200 N Street Northwest, Georgetown, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue Northwest and N Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Wisconsin Avenue 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.