Historical Marker
Olvera Street Cross
Historical marker location:
Los Angeles, California
( Marker is at the intersection of Olvera Street and Paseo de la Plaza on Olvera Street.)
El Pueblo de Los Angeles.
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.