Lest We Forget

Historical marker location:

900 Main Street, Watsonville, California

( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (State Highway 152) and Freedom Boulevard on Main 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.