Murder of Black suffrage leader Octavius Catto reveals why Election Day 1871 was one of the most violent in Philadelphia history
The Conversation · 13 Oct 2026

Murder of Black suffrage leader Octavius Catto reveals why Election Day 1871 was one of the most violent in Philadelphia history

Octavius Valentine Catto died as he lived, advocating for a more equitable society. Accordingly, the city of Philadelphia has decided to honor his legacy – again. Philadelphia previously honored Catto with a commemorative statue outside City Hall in 2017. Of the city’s 1,500 public statues, it was t


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