Ione's Chinatown

Looking North from this monument lies 5.22 acres which was originally deeded to Ky Kee, Hop Wah Chung, Quong On Long and Chang Hang Co. in 1883. Known as Chinatown, the community was comprised of stores, homes and a Joss House. At the peak of population approximately 1,000 Chinese lived in this town and the surrounding area.

Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and Eldorado Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.

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