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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Locke,_CaliforniaLocke, California - Wikipedia

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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 .

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3. visitcadelta.com › what-to-do › historyLocke Historic District - Visit the California Delta

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   Locke is a unique town built by Chinese for Chinese in 1912. Learn about its history, culture, and attractions at this National Historic Landmark.

4. www.nps.gov › places › locke-historic-districtLocke Historic-District, CA - U.S. National Park Service

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   Jun 1, 2018 · Locke Historic District is a rural, agricultural Chinese American town built in 1915 by immigrants from Guangdong Province, China. It is a National Historic Landmark and a living example of Chinese culture, history, and architecture in the Sacramento-San Joaquin delta.

5. www.tripadvisor.com › Attraction_Review-g28926-dLocke - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor

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   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.

6. sacramentovalley.org › stories › the-delta-town-ofThe Delta Town of Locke, a Hidden Historic Gem - Sacramento ...

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   Locke is the only remaining town in the U.S. built and originally inhabited almost exclusively by Chinese. Learn about its history, culture and attractions at the Locke Boarding House Museum, the Locke Chinese School Museum and the Locke Garden Chinese Restaurant.

7. www.bbc.com › travel › articleLocke, California: The only town in the US built for Chinese ...

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   May 30, 2024 · Over the years, waves of immigrants have settled in this fertile area along the Sacramento River, but amid the vineyards and family-owned farms dotting the area, the small town of Locke,...

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   What is Locke California known for?

   • Locke is a primarily agricultural community near State Route 160, south of Sacramento. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 and was designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1990 as a unique example of a historic Chinese American rural community.

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   Is Locke California a Chinese town?

   • Over the years, waves of immigrants have settled in this fertile area along the Sacramento River, but amid the vineyards and family-owned farms dotting the area, the small town of Locke, California, holds a unique place in history as the only settlement in the US developed by Chinese people for Chinese people.

   Locke, California: The only town in the US built for Chinese

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   Is Locke a Chinese town?

   • 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.

   The Delta Town of Locke, a Hidden Historic Gem

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   Is Locke a historic town?

   • In 1990, Locke was designated a National Historic Landmark. While you’re here, visit the Chinese School, explore  the gambling hall at the Dai Loy Museum, enjoy a cocktail at Al the Wop’s Saloon, or pick up some literature and green tea at the Chinese Cultural Shop. This is one historical town you cannot miss! Image courtesy of Design Media.

   Locke Historic District - Visit the California Delta

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9. www.atlasobscura.com › places › locke-historic-districtLocke Historic District – Walnut Grove, California - Atlas ...

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   Aug 13, 2018 · Learn about Locke, a historic town in California built by Chinese immigrants in 1915. Explore its museums, restaurants, and memorial garden along the Sacramento River.