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Home Area of Chinese Farmers |
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Calvert,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
30° 58' 40.31555999988",
-96° 40' 25.39121999988"
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Texas State
Historical Marker |
Imported from Asia about 1874 to help in cotton fields, these exotic workers were queues and attracted much notice. At least 24 families were brought here; many became permanent residents, respected for their good work. Over 25 ethnic groups settled in Texas-- many having preceded the Chinese. Other than American Indians, first permanent Texas settlers were cattle raisers from the Canary Islands. Other migrant groups included Cuban cigar makers and European lace makers. Given new opportunities, their descendants now are in industry, business, professions.
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
Home Area of Chinese Farmers Historical Marker Location Map, Calvert, Texas
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