Shafter Depot

Historical marker location:

150 Central Valley Hwy, Shafter, California

( Marker is at the intersection of Central Valley Highway and Poso Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Central Valley Highway.)

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.