Weaverville in Trinity County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Weaverville Chinatown

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 2, 2012

1. Weaverville Chinatown Marker

Inscription. Chinatown business district was centered in this area. On September 10, 1874, fire destroyed everything from the corner of Highway 3 & Main Street to the Pacific Brewery, except four adobe buildings. Again, on September 30, 1905, fire destroyed all of the buildings on both sides of the street in this area except the four adobe buildings. On April 15, 1977, fire destroyed the three adobe buildings owned by the Sam Lee family.

Erected 1979 by E Clampus Vitus, Trinitarianus Chapter 62.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Chinese Heritage Sites of the American West, and the E Clampus Vitus series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1699.

Location. 40° 43.941′ N, 122° 56.413′ W. Marker is in Weaverville, California, in Trinity County. It is on Main Street (California Route 3 / 229), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 625 Main Street, Weaverville CA 96093, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Shasta Cascade,

on the Coast Ranges,

and in the Klamath Mountains.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and specifically in the Pacific Northwest.

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: Cameron Building Site (a few steps from this marker); Old Weaverville Fire Station (a few steps from this marker); E Clampus Vitus 1855 & 1962

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Pacific Brewery (within shouting distance of this marker); Weaverville / Mountain Charlie (within shouting distance of this marker); Won Lim Miao (within shouting distance of this marker); Joss House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Carr Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weaverville.

Also see . . . Weaverville Chinatown. APA heritage entry. (Submitted on November 12, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 2, 2012

2. Weaverville Chinatown Marker

Entrance to See Yup Company Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 2, 2012

3. Entrance to See Yup Company Cemetery

This Chinese cemetery is located near the end of Mountain View Street in Weaverville. The cemetery is about 300 yard up the dirt, side road across from the animal shelter. The arch was constructed by E Clampus Vitus.

See Yup Company Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 2, 2012

4. See Yup Company Cemetery

Note the depressions in the ground. By custom, the bones of the Chinese were disinterred and returned to their homeland.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,757 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 5, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.