Lake Natoma Shores in Folsom in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Young Wo Memorial Site
1883 – 1925
Photographed By Syd Whittle, February 17, 2009
1. The Young Wo Memorial Site Marker
This sacred ground is one of three revered cemeteries * Young Wo, Sam Yup-Sze Yup, and Hakka * that served the Chinese community once located just north of here. One cemetery vanished during gold dredging activites; Only the Young Wo and Sam Yup-Sze Yup remain.The Young Wo Cemetery provided burial primarily for people from the Chung Shan District of China. Buried here are Chinese pioneers who struggled for economic survival and human dignity and in so doing helped build Folsom and the West.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Industry & Commerce • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Chinese Heritage Sites of the American West series list.
Location. 38° 40.389′ N, 121° 11.028′ W. Marker is in Folsom, California, in Sacramento County. It is in Lake Natoma Shores. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Forrest Street and Young Wo Circle. Marker is located within the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Folsom CA 95630, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Regarding The Young Wo Memorial Site. This site was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 21, 1995
Also see . . . Folsom exhibit explores Chinese history. Few people are aware that Folsom once had a Chinese community numbering about 2,500 persons, complete with its own shops, churches and mayor. (Submitted on February 18, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
Additional keywords. Gold Rush, Chinese Pioneers
Photographed By Syd Whittle, February 17, 2009
2. The Young Wo Memorial Site and Marker
Photographed By Syd Whittle, February 17, 2009
3. The Chinese Funerary Burner and Marker
The "Burner" is located on the left of photo and marker is located on the right.
The most common singular feature of overseas Chinese cemeteries and of the Chinese section of host community cemeteries is the "burner" (sometimes erroneously called "oven"). These brick or masonry structures, often over seven feet tall, serve as a safe place for the ritualized burning of spiritual tributes.
The most common singular feature of overseas Chinese cemeteries and of the Chinese section of host community cemeteries is the "burner" (sometimes erroneously called "oven"). These brick or masonry structures, often over seven feet tall, serve as a safe place for the ritualized burning of spiritual tributes.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, February 17, 2009
4. Sign Above Entrance Gate
Photographed By Syd Whittle, February 17, 2009
5. The Young Wo Memorial Site
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,398 times since then and 142 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 18, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
