Life on H Street

Historical marker location:

1010 H St NE, Atlas District, District of Columbia

( Marker is on H Street Northeast east of 10th Street Northeast, on the left 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.