New Town in the City

Historical marker location:

1101 6th Street Southwest, Southwest Waterfront, District of Columbia

( Marker is on 6th Street Southwest north of M Street Southwest, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 2004

River Farms to Urban Towers. Southwest Heritage Trail

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.