The Changing Faces of Adams Morgan
Historical marker location:
2001 19th St NW, Adams Morgan, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Vernon Street Northwest and 19th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east on Vernon Street Northwest.)
Marker installed: 2005
Roads to Diversity. Adams Morgan Heritage Trail
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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.