Urban Oasis

Historical marker location:

756 Hobart Place Northwest, Park View, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Hobart Place Northwest east of Sherman Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling west.)

Lift Every Voice. Georgia Ave./Pleasant Plains Heritage Trail

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.