Get Behind the Wheel

Historical marker location:

640 H Street Northeast, Atlas District, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of H Street Northeast and 7th Street Northeast, on the right when traveling east on H Street Northeast.)

Marker installed: 2012

Hub, Home, Heart. Greater H Street NE Heritage Trail

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.