Robert Clifton Weaver Residence Site

Historical marker location:

3519 14th Street Northeast, Brookland, District of Columbia

( Marker is on 14th Street Northeast north of Monroe Street Northeast.)

African American Heritage Trail, Washington, DC. 3519 14th Street, NE

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.