Chinese in Nevada - Sparks, NV
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saopaulo1
N 39° 32.084 W 119° 45.207
11S E 263361 N 4379739
A sign about the Chinese in Nevada in downtown Sparks.
Waymark Code: WMBDR7
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 05/10/2011
Views: 19
"This honors the heroism and hardwork of the thousands of Chinese who played a major role in the history of Nevada. From across the Pacific, the Chinese came to California during the Gold Rush of 49 and on to the mountains and desert of this state where they built railroads, cut timber and performed countless humble tasks.
Sizeable Chinese communities grew up here in Virginia City and other towns. Their contribution to the progress of the state in its first century will be forever remembered by all Nevadans."
Marker Title (required): Chinese in Nevada
Marker Number (If official State Marker from NV SHPO website above, otherwise leave blank): 29
Marker Text (required):
This honors the heroism and hardwork of the thousands of Chinese who played a major role in the history of Nevada. From across the Pacific, the Chinese came to California during the Gold Rush of 49 and on to the mountains and desert of this state where they built railroads, cut timber and performed countless humble tasks.
Sizeable Chinese communities grew up here in Virginia City and other towns. Their contribution to the progress of the state in its first century will be forever remembered by all Nevadans.
County (required): Washoe (Reno)
Marker Type (required): Other (describe below)
Other Marker Type (optional): Stone
Is Marker Damaged? (required): No
Other Damage Type (optional): Did not see any damage
URL - Website (optional): Not listed
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