Locke
Last Rural Chinatown
State: California
County: Sacramento County
Founded: 1915
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: 1,500
Locke is the only surviving rural Chinatown in America. Built by Chinese immigrants in 1915 after Walnut Grove's Chinatown burned, it's now a National Historic Landmark. About 75 residents remain. The original wooden buildings line Main Street.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1-2 hours
Quick Facts
- Only rural Chinatown
- NHL status
- Built after fire
Location
Address: Locke, CA
Coordinates: 38.25, -121.5