On Friday morning, May 10, 2024, an enthusiastic crowd gathered at Truckee’s Old Jail Museum to witness the dedication and unveiling of a plaque commemorating one of Nevada County’s newest landmarks. Truckee’s Chinatowns were declared a County historical landmark by the Board of Supervisors last June at the recommendation of the Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission. The ceremony was scheduled for May 10, the 155th anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad, so instrumental in the development of Truckee and its Chinatowns.
The principal speakers were District 5 Hardy Bullock, Truckee Councilmember Courtney Henderson, and Alyce Wong, Chair of the Tahoe Forest Hospital District Board Of Directors, who spoke about the history of the Chinese experience in Truckee. Truckee- Donner Historical Society president Greg Zirbel and member Heidi Sprout unveiled the plaque and read its text.
This plaque will be featured in the Commission’s interactive map [nevadacountylandmarks.com] and in the next edition of its book Exploring Nevada County, a guide to all the County’s historical landmarks. The book is available in electronic format for any smartphone or tablet from Apple or Amazon. Go to You Bet Press to find clickable links.
Prefer paper? The last edition is available from Comstock Bonanza Press or Amazon.
The purpose of the Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission is to promote the general welfare of Nevada County and its citizens through official recognition, recording, marking, preserving and promoting the historical resources of Nevada County. For more information, please call (530) 264-0115.