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Chinese Camp
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By Karen Key, March 25, 2007 | |
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Inscription. Reportedly founded about 1849 by group of Englishmen who employed Chinese as miners. Much surface gold found on hills and flats. Headquarters for stage lines in early 1850’s, and for several California Chinese mining companies. First Chinese tong war in state fought near here between Sam Yap and Yan Woo tongs. Present stone and brick post office built 1854, still standing. St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church build 1855, restored 1949. First pastor, Father Henry Aleric.
Historical Landmark No. 423
Tablet placed by California Centennials Commission.
Base provided by Tuolumne County Council No. 2165, Knights of Columbus
Dedicated June 19, 1949.
Erected 1949 by California Centennials Commission. (Marker Number 423.)
Marker series. This marker is included in the Mark Twain Bret Harte Trail, and the Markers with Artwork marker series.
Location. 37° 52.257′ N, 120° 25.88′ W. Marker is in Chinese Camp, California, in Tuolumne County. Marker is at the intersection of Highway 120 and Main Street, on the left when traveling west on Highway 120. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chinese Camp CA 95309, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 5 miles | | | | 
By Karen Key, March 25, 2007 | |
| | | 2. Chinese Camp Marker | | |
of this marker, as the crow flies. To Honor Eddie Webb (within shouting distance of this marker); Montezuma (approx. 2.9 miles away); Jacksonville (approx. 3.2 miles away); Don Pedro Lake (approx. 3.3 miles away); Woods Crossing (approx. 4.8 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Chinese Camp.
Also see . . .
1. Chinese Camp, California. (Submitted on March 31, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)
2. Prospecting - Chinese Placer Mining. (Submitted on March 31, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)
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By Karen Key, March 25, 2007 | |
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| Credits. This page originally submitted on March 31, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 1,308 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. Submitted on March 31, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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