The Rodgers House

Historical marker location:

1510 H St NW, Downtown Washington, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from Madison Place Northwest south of H Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.)

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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.