The American Meridian

Historical marker location:

2310 H Street Northwest, Foggy Bottom, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 24th Street Northwest and H Street Northwest, on the left when traveling south on 24th Street Northwest.)

Marker installed: 2000

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.