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CHL No. 924 China Camp - Marin

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NO. 924 CHINA CAMP - One of the earliest, largest, and most productive Chinese fishing villages in California, China Camp was in operation by 1870. The Chinese immigrants and their descendants introduced the use of commercial netting to catch bay shrimp off Point San Pedro. The shrimp were then dried and exported to Chinese throughout the world. China Camp represents the last surviving Chinese shrimp fishing village in California.

Location

Plaque at entrance to China Camp Point Picnic Area: 1898 N San Pedro Rd San Rafael, CA 94901
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NO. 924 CHINA CAMP - Marker