Willis Richardson Residence

Historical marker location:

512 U Street Northwest, LeDroit Park, District of Columbia

( Marker is on U Street Northwest west of 5th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.)

African American Heritage Trail, Washington, DC. 512 U Street, NW

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.