Wakamatsu Tea and Silk Farm Colony
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heringermr
N 38° 46.276 W 120° 53.364
10S E 683356 N 4293510
California Historical Landmark #815
Waymark Code: WMAF3E
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 01/07/2011
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The agricultural settlement of pioneer Japanese immigrants who arrived at Gold Hill on June 8, 1869-the only tea and silk farm established in California-had a promising outlook but failed tragically in less than two years. This was the initial Japanese-influenced agricultural attempt in California.
Marker Number: 815.00
Marker Name: WAKAMATSU TEA AND SILK FARM COLONY
County: El Dorado
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Marker Dedication Date: 12/19/1966
Location:
Gold Trails Elementary School, 889 Cold Springs Rd, Gold Hill
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