In Memory of Lucia Eames Blount
Historical marker location:
2900 R St NW, Georgetown, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from R Street Northwest just east of 30th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east.)
Marker installed: 1971
(Mrs. Henry Fitch Blount). June 7, 1841 - September 15, 1925
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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.