Historical Marker
The Watson Cabin
Historical marker location:
560 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, California
( Marker can be reached from North Lake Boulevard (State Highway 26), on the right when traveling east.)
Marker installed: 2008
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.