Danville Massacre

When

3 Nov 1883

Kind

Massacre

Deaths

5

Coordinates

39.83° N, 98.58° W

Description

1883 incident in Virginia

Placed at the country: the source names no closer place.

1883 incident in Virginia

The Danville Massacre, also known as the Danville Riot, was a deadly assault on African Americans at a Danville, Virginia market November 3, 1883, and continued for several days after with violent attacks continuing until after the election. The shooting took place during tensions between white supremacists and members of the Readjuster Party. Four African Americans and one white man were killed.

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