Chinese Memorial - Sierra City CA
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sbcamper
N 39° 34.370 W 120° 37.313
10S E 704266 N 4383048
Thousands of Chinese men came to California in the 1850s. Besides the language barrier, they were exploited for the cost of their voyage, and treated as 3rd class
Waymark Code: WMRNX5
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 07/14/2016
Views: 2
Harsh conditions prevailed. They labored to build railroads, cook, laundry, and more. Some brought herbal knowledge and raised crops. Years later they became merchants and businessmen.
Most were denied or could not afford to bring a wife from China.
Some sent earnings back to China.
There are few acknowledgments to the efforts of these emigrants.
Many died doing high risk (dynamiting) work, landslides, tunneling.
They faced injustice and bigotry and cruelty.
The last Chinese resident in the area , Ah Quong, died July 23 1934.
Who placed it?: Sierra Co Historical Society
When was it placed?: Oct. 1, 1988
Who is honored?: Chinese
Website about the Monument: Not listed
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