Colfax massacre, Historical site in the United States of America
The Colfax massacre was a violent episode that happened during the Reconstruction era.
On April 13, 1873, armed white supremacists attacked and killed African American Freedmen.
The event reflects the deep racial tensions and struggle for power after the Civil War.
It is commemorated at the Colfax Massacre Monument located in Colfax, Louisiana.
This incident marked the largest single instance of racial carnage during Reconstruction.
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Reconstruction Era
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31.51691,-92.71175
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