Washington: The City

Historical marker location:

The National Mall, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from 15th Street Northwest south of Madison Drive Northwest, on the right when traveling south.)

National Mall and Memorial Parks

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.