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Jun 29, 2014 · Locke. 17 reviews. #4,450 of 19,687 things to do in California. Historic Sites. Write a review. About. A town built on rented land by Chinese immigrants early in this century is now on the National Historic Register. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing. Tours & experiences. Explore different ways to experience this place.
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.
Aug 13, 2018 · Discover Locke Historic District in Walnut Grove, California: The only standing town in the United States that early Chinese Americans built for themselves.
Nov 16, 2023 · Lock in good time with a day trip to Locke, California. Locke’s historic district is located in Walnut and is about a two-hour drive from San Francisco and 45 minutes from Sacramento, California.
Nov 14, 2019 · Less than 30 miles from Sacramento, in the heart of the agricultural land, is the town of Locke. This small community is Sacramento County’s oldest—Chinatown. In fact, it’s the oldest rural Chinatown in America. Chinese immigrants settled in Sacramento County to find work during a time of mass migration to America.
Established in 1915, Locke is the last remaining rural Chinatown in America. During its heyday from the 1920's to the 1940's Locke was an autonomous island of Chinese culture with a permanent population of about 600, including many families, and seasonal farm laborers of about 1000. At one time Locke had four restaurants, a half dozen…
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.
