The Dupont Circle area has always been

Historical marker location:

1618 15th Street Northwest, Dupont Circle, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 15th Street Northwest and Corcoran Street Northwest on 15th Street Northwest.)

Dupont Circle. Diverse Visions | One Neighborhood

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.