Columbia in Tuolumne County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

To Honor the Chinese Pioneers

Photographed by Syd Whittle, September 21, 2006

1. To Honor the Chinese Pioneers Marker

Inscription. This marks the burial site of Columbia’s early Chinese miners and merchants, in keeping with their traditions. The remains have been disinterred and returned to their homeland.

Erected 1995 by The Golden Era Parlor #99, N.D.G.W., July 15, 1995.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources • Notable Events • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list.

Location. 38° 2.333′ N, 120° 23.948′ W. Marker is in Columbia, California, in Tuolumne County. It can be reached from School House Street. Marker is located at the Columbia Cemetery. Cemetery is located at the end of the road, on top of the hill. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbia CA 95310, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sierra Nevada.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Charles Crist Kress (here, next to this marker); Columbia Masonic Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Columbia Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Columbia School House (within shouting

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distance of this marker); A Cosmopolitan Society (approx. 0.2 miles away); Claverie Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Prosper Rocher Brewery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bixel Brewery (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.

Also see . . . The Chinese of Columbia. (Submitted on October 25, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

Additional keywords. Chinese, Gold Rush

Entrance to the Columbia Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, September 21, 2006

2. Entrance to the Columbia Cemetery

See Nearby Marker for Additional Information

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,300 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 25, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.