Historic Water Street

Historical marker location:

700 Water Street Southwest, Southwest Waterfront, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Water Street Southwest and Pearl Street Southwest on Water Street Southwest.)

Marker installed: 2017

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.