Samuel Francis Du Pont

Historical marker location:

1 Dupont Circle Northwest, Dupont Circle, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Dupont Circle Northwest and Connecticut Avenue Northwest on Dupont Circle Northwest.)

Marker installed: 1921

Memorial Fountain in Du Pont Circle

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.