Historical Marker

Views of Justice

Historical marker location:
1309 Clifton St NW, Columbia Heights, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Clifton Street Northwest just west of 13th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.)
Marker installed: 2009

Cultural Convergence. Columbia Heights 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.
District of Columbia random facts