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Locke, also known as Locke Historic District, is an unincorporated community in the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta of California, United States. The 14-acre town (5.7 ha) was first developed between 1893 and 1915 approximately one mile north of the town of Walnut Grove in Sacramento County .
At a time when discrimination and state laws prevented the Chinese from owning land, Locke was a burgeoning town that welcomed Chinese immigrants and thrived culturally. Today, Locke maintains its charm and authenticity.
Jun 1, 2018 · The Locke Historic District, also known as the town of Locke, California, was built in 1915 by Chinese immigrants from Heungshan [Xiangshan] County (modern day Zhongshan), in Guangdong Province, China.
Jun 29, 2014 · Because of its unique status as the only town in the United States built exclusively by the Chinese for the Chinese, Locke was added to the registry of national historical places in 1970! Locke is no tourist trap, nor is it a ghost town. Its unusual, out-of-the-way charm is genuine.
Visitors to Locke, the only remaining town in the U.S. built and originally inhabited almost exclusively by Chinese, can immerse themselves in Chinese culture. A stroll down the four streets takes you past century-old wooden buildings.
May 30, 2024 · With its former Chinese school, boarding houses, gambling halls and men's associations now preserved as museums, visiting the US' last rural Chinese town offers a fascinating glimpse into the ...
Visitors are welcome to Locke and there are no fees for visiting. The entire town is a historical site, but also a living community; therefore, visitors should respect the privacy of Locke’s residents. Guided tours are available to groups of a minimum of ten people Friday through Sunday.
Located about 30 miles south of Sacramento, Locke is the legacy of the extraordinary efforts made by the Chinese in developing agriculture in California. On August 2, 1970 the entire town was nominated to the National Register of Historic Places by the Sacramento County Historical Society.
In 2015 the town of Locke celebrated the centennial of its founding in 1915. Located on the Sacramento River within the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, Locke has the distinction of being the largest, most complete rural agricultural Chinese American community in the U.S.
The Locke Boarding House Museum is open to the public free of charge. Hours: Tuesdays and Fridays noon-4:00pm, Saturdays and Sundays 11:00am – 3:00pm. The entire town of Locke is a historical site, but is also a living community with year-round residents.
