Naval Historical Foundation

Historical marker location:

805 Kidder Breese Street, Navy Yard, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Dahlgren Avenue Southeast south of Kidder Breese Street, on the left when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1982

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.