Joss House Marker

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Weaverville in Trinity County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Joss House

By Barry Swackhamer, June 2, 2012

1. Joss House Marker

Inscription. This Joss House
Was built in 1874 by
Chinese Miners
who came to the Trinity County
in search of gold.

Erected 1941 by Native Daughters of the Golden West, Eltapome Parlor No. 55.

Marker series. This marker is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West marker series.

Location. 40° 43.893′ N, 122° 56.428′ W. Marker is in Weaverville, California, in Trinity County. Marker can be reached from Main Street (California Route 3 / 229), on the right when traveling south. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 630 Main Street, Weaverville CA 96093, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Won Lim Miao (a few steps from this marker); Pacific Brewery (within shouting distance of this marker); Weaverville Chinatown (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Cameron Building Site (about 300 feet away); Old Weaverville Fire Station (about 300 feet away); Weaverville / Mountain Charlie (about 500 feet away); Trinity Congregational Church (about 600 feet away); Paymaster Mine Stampmill (about 600 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Weaverville.

By Barry Swackhamer, June 2, 2012

2. Joss House Marker

Weaverville Joss House Photo, Click for full size

By Barry Swackhamer, June 2, 2012

3. Weaverville Joss House

The Temple of the Forest Beneath The Clouds Photo, Click for full size

By Barry Swackhamer, June 2, 2012

4. The Temple of the Forest Beneath The Clouds

Kuan Yin, “One Who Listens” Photo, Click for full size

By Barry Swackhamer, June 2, 2012

5. Kuan Yin, “One Who Listens”

Dedicated 1985

Credits. This page originally submitted on June 6, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 153 times since then. Last updated on June 8, 2012. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 6, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of San Jose, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.