Leonard M. Elstad

Historical marker location:

800 Florida Avenue Northeast, Gallaudet, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Lincoln Circle Northeast near Florida Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling east.)

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.