Ione in Amador County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Ione's Chinatown

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, circa May 2011

1. Ione's Chinatown Marker

Inscription. Looking North from this monument lies 5.22 acres which was originally deeded to Ky Kee, Hop Wah Chung, Quong On Long and Chang Hang Co. in 1883. Known as Chinatown, the community was comprised of stores, homes and a Joss House. At the peak of population approximately 1,000 Chinese lived in this town and the surrounding area.

Erected 1970 by Chispa Parlor No. 40, Native Daughters of the Golden West.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.

Location. 38° 21.216′ N, 120° 55.751′ W. Marker is in Ione, California, in Amador County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and Eldorado Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ione CA 95640, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ione Parlor No. 33, N.S.G.W. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Daniel Stewart Co. Store (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ione City Hall and Police Offices (approx. ¼ mile away); Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Ione City Hall

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Iron Ivan (approx. ¼ mile away); The Commercial Hotel (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Red Brick Building Saloon (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ione.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, circa May 2011

2. Ione's Chinatown Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,014 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 14, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.