The Washington City Canal

Historical marker location:

The National Mall, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 50) west of 17th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 1950

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.