Wednesday, February 09, 2011

California Historical Landmark #815

Wakamatsu Tea and Silk Farm Colony
California State Historical Landmark #815

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This landmark is located at the Gold Trails Elementary School, 889 Cold Springs Road, Gold Hill, California in El Dorado County. There are 29 other California State Historical Landmarks in El Dorado County. The GPS coordinates for this location are N 38° 46.276 W 120° 53.364.

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California Historical Landmark #815

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.

California Historical Landmark #815


California Historical Landmark #815

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