Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet

Historical marker location:

800 Florida Avenue Northeast, Gallaudet, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Lincoln Circle Northeast and Florida Avenue Northeast on Lincoln Circle Northeast.)

Marker installed: 1897

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.