Weaverville
Taoist Temple
State: California
County: Trinity County
Founded: 1850
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: Gold town
Weaverville was a gold mining town with a large Chinese population. The Joss House State Historic Park preserves California's oldest continuously used Taoist temple (1874). The historic downtown has 19th-century brick buildings.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- Oldest CA Taoist temple
- Chinese gold miners
- Joss House SHP
Location
Address: Weaverville, CA
Coordinates: 40.7333, -122.9333