After a fire wiped out Walnut Grove’s Chinatown in 1912, the Chinese merchants, farmers and laborers who built the levees established Locke, a fascinating spot on the delta. Most sights close around 4pm. Docents lead tours from the visitors center from 10am to 3pm Friday to Sunday.
Locke Historic District
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