Wakamatsu Tea and Silk Farm Colony
Wakamatsu Tea and Silk Farm Colony, Japanese settlement site in El Dorado County, United States
The Wakamatsu Tea and Silk Farm Colony occupies a 272-acre property featuring traditional Japanese agricultural practices and historical structures in Gold Hill.
Established in 1869 by 22 Japanese immigrants from Aizu Wakamatsu, this settlement marks the first Japanese colony in North America.
The site contains the grave of Okei Ito, the first Japanese woman buried in American soil, and stands as a symbol of Japanese-American immigration.
Visitors can join two-hour guided tours led by docents, explore educational exhibits, and participate in scheduled Open Farm Days throughout the year.
The property represents the only settlement established by samurai families outside Japan, featuring traditional silk and tea cultivation methods.
Location: El Dorado County
GPS coordinates: 38.77089,-120.88678
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:45
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