Legacy Memorial Park

Historical marker location:

5801 South Dakota Avenue Northeast, Riggs Park, District of Columbia

( Marker is on South Dakota Avenue Northeast north of New Hampshire Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling north.)

District of Columbia Parks & Recreation

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.