Chinese Camp City Historical Markers |
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423 Historical Marker
Chinese Camp, Reportedly founded about 1849 by a group of Englishmen who employed Chinese as miners, Chinese Camp was headquarters for stagelines in early 1850s and for several California Chinese mining companies. Much surface gold was found on hills and flats. The first Chinese tong war in the state was fought near here between the Sam Yap and Yan Woo Tongs. Stone and brick post office, built in 1854, is still in use. The St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, built in 1855, was restored in 1949, its first pastor was Father Henry Aleric. ,
CA,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
-120° 25' 52.7304",
8° 0' 0"
Chinese Camp General Interest Chinese Camp City Historical MarkerReportedly founded about 1849 by a group of Englishmen who employed Chinese as miners, Chinese Camp was headquarters for stagelines in early 1850s and... [click for more]
JacksonvilleNear this site stood the historic town of Jacksonville, now inundated by the waters of Don Pedro Reservoir. The town was settled by Julian Smart, who ... [click for more]
MontezumaFirst record of Montezuma was June 1850 when partners Solomon Miller and Peter K. Aurand, proprietors of the 'Montezuma Tent,' were attacked and Auran... [click for more]
Wells Fargo Express Company BuildingThis building, erected in 1849 by the Walkerly brothers, was subsequently owned by the Morris brothers. It housed a general merchandise store in conne... [click for more]
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