John Crane

A recently installed historic marker on Main Street downtown marks the Danville Riot of 1883, which ended in five deaths.

For Karice Luck-Brimmer, a local historian, the riot “is such an important post-Reconstruction-Era story that tells the story of how any progress made by African Americans after emancipation is overshadowed by white supremacy.”

The marker, unveiled during a ceremony July 31, is installed at the site where the race riot occurred.

That spot includes the Pace Building and now houses Deja Voo, Sparx Board Co., Moss Mountain Outfitters and Main Street Art Collective on Main Street. The property includes 322 Main St. and 326 Main St., Suites 100, 102 and 104.

“This tells the story of a biracial coalition, the Readjusters, who at one time in history were white

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