Historical Marker
Historic Aetna Mining District
Historical marker location:
Pope Valley, California
( Marker is at the intersection of Aetna Springs Road and Aetna Mine Road, on the right when traveling west on Aetna Springs Road.)
Marker installed: 2010
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.