Merced Assembly Center
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frivlas
N 37° 17.485 W 120° 29.103
10S E 722932 N 4130166
A plaque at the location of a World War II detention center.
Waymark Code: WMEAB
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/05/2006
Views: 63
This was one of 15 temporary detention camps established during World War II to incarcerate persons of Japanese ancestry, a majority of whom were American citizens, without specific charges or trial. From May to September 1942, 4,669 residents of Northern California were detained until permanent relocation camps were built. May the injustices and humiliation suffered here as a result of hysteria, racism, and economic exploitation never recur.
This location is currently occupied by the Merced County Fairgrounds.
Marker Number: 934.00
Marker Name: Temporary Detention Camps for Japanese Americans - Merced Assembly Center
County: Merced
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Marker Dedication Date: 02/19/1982
Location:
Merced County Fairgrounds, 'J' St at 7th St, adjacent to parking lot at entrance to fairgrounds, Merced
Website: Not listed
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