The Exorcist Steps

Historical marker location:

3600 Prospect Street Northwest, Georgetown, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of Prospect Street Northwest and 36th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 2015

We Are DC. DC Film

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.