Vaquero

Historical marker location:

600 7th Street Northwest, Penn Quarter, District of Columbia

( Marker is on 7th Street Northwest north of F Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north.)

modeled 1980/cast 1990. acrylic urethane, fiberglass, and steel armature

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.