Switching Yard

Historical marker location:

1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast, Navy Yard, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 4th Street Southeast and 4th Street Southeast, on the right when traveling east on 4th Street Southeast.)

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.