Lederer Gardens
Historical marker location:
4801 Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast, Hillbrook, District of Columbia
( Marker is on 49th Street Northeast south of Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling south.)
Robert F. Lederer Community Gardens & Educational Center, MLK Sanctuary. 4801 Nannie Helen Boroughs Ave
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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.