Josephine Butler

Historical marker location:

1351 K Street Northwest, Downtown Washington, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of K Street Northwest (U.S. 29) and 14th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on K Street Northwest.)

Marker installed: 2019

1920 - 1997

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.