Historical Marker

Albert S. Rowland

Historical marker location:
9263 Valley Blvd, Rosemead, California
( Marker can be reached from Valley Boulevard east of Loma Avenue.)

(1855–1891). Savannah Memorial Park.

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.
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