The Daughters of Charity

Historical marker location:

1160 Varnum St NE, Michigan Park, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from 12th Street Northeast south of Allison Street Northeast, on the right when traveling south.)

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.