Historical Marker
Rodriguez Osio Adobe
Historical marker location:
380 Alvarado Street, Monterey, California
( Marker is at the intersection of Alvarado Street and Franklin Street, on the left when traveling north on Alvarado Street.)
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.