Chinatown in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 26, 2023

1. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Marker

Inscription. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, founding father of the Republic of China, was born on November 12, 1866. One of the greatest figures in China's long history, he not only gave the republic its physical being but also provided the nation with the Three Principles of the People as guidance in its reconstruction.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Events.

Location. 34° 3.924′ N, 118° 14.226′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Chinatown. It can be reached from Broadway north of College Street, on the left when traveling north. Located in Chinatown Central Plaza, on Gin Ling Way near Sun Mun Way. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 951 N Broadway, Los Angeles CA 90012, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and

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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: Central Plaza (a few steps from this marker); Bruce Lee Statue (within shouting distance of this marker); Sun Mun Way (within shouting distance of this marker); West Gate (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chinatown Heritage and Visitor Center (about 600 feet away); Pacific Alliance Medical Center (about 600 feet away); Castelar School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cathay Bank (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Statue and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 26, 2023

2. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Statue and Marker

Chinatown East Gate image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 26, 2023

3. Chinatown East Gate

The statue is visible in the background, behind the East Gate.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 504 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 31, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.