Restoration of Jackson Place and Lafayette Square

Historical marker location:

726 Jackson Place Northwest, Downtown Washington, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Jackson Place Northwest south of H Street Northwest.)

White House Conference Center

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.