Historical Marker

Here, at 2023 G Street, N.W., in 1912, The George Washington University

Historical marker location:
2023 G Street Northwest, Foggy Bottom, District of Columbia
( Marker is on G Street Northwest east of 21st Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.)
Marker installed: 2007

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.
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