Lincoln Assassination Trial

Historical marker location:

102 3rd Avenue, Fort McNair, District of Columbia

( Marker is on 3rd Avenue north of C Street, on the left when traveling north.)

Site of Lincoln Conspirators Gallows

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.