Pythian Castle

Historical marker location:

617 4th Street, Eureka, California

( Marker is on 4th Street (U.S. 101) east of G Street, on the right when traveling west.)

Classical Architecture - 1892. Eureka Historic Landmark.

In 1965, the Watts Riots erupted in Los Angeles after a police officer arrested a Black man for drunk driving. The six-day riot resulted in 34 deaths, over 1,000 injuries, and $40 million in property damage. The Watts Riots were a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement and helped to spark a nationwide conversation about race relations.