Plymouth in Amador County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Chinese Store
Photographed by Erik Christeson
1. Chinese Store Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 38° 28.826′ N, 120° 51.155′ W. Marker is in Plymouth, California, in Amador County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Locust Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9130 Main Street, Plymouth CA 95669, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Gold Country and in the Sierra Nevada. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Pacific Rim, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Memorial Entrance (approx. 0.2 miles away); Benny Brown Arena
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Additional commentary.
1. My heritage
This store is part of my family history. My great grandfather built this store. He was a merchant that immigrated from China. He was also known as a gambler and a gold miner. Married multiple times and had several children. My grandmother told me some stories about her early years picking vegetables with her mother and siblings. My hope is to be able to reopen this property as a historical museum and gift shop. Another possibility is for wine tasting!
An editor can put you in contact with Mr. Wong.
— Submitted February 17, 2023, by John Joseph Wong of Windsor, California.
2. The Ming Chinese Store
I am the new owner of this property and would love to learn more. My hope is to keep the building as it is but bring new life to it. Note To Editor only visible by Contributor and editor
Photographed by Erik Christeson
2. Chinese Store
Marker is visible, affixed to the iron shutter covering the window.
— Submitted October 4, 2025, by Bruce Booher of Plymouth CA, California.
Photographed by John Joseph Wong, August 17, 2020
3. Chinese Store rear
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Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2022, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 1,933 times since then and 53 times this year. Last updated on June 19, 2022, by James King of San Miguel, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 13, 2022, by James King of San Miguel, California. 3. submitted on February 18, 2023, by John Joseph Wong of Windsor, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Photo of the store when it was in operation • Can you help?
