Park Designers

Historical marker location:

Columbia Heights, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from 15th Street Northwest north of Chapin Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north.)

Meridan Hill Park, National Historic Landmark

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.