Historical Marker
First Lugonia School
Historical marker location:
705 E Lugonia Ave, Redlands, California
( Marker is at the intersection of Lugonia Avenue and Church Street, on the right when traveling west on Lugonia Avenue.)
Marker installed: 1935
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.