CHINESE FISHERMEN

VILLAGE LIGHTS PLAQUES

From 1860 to the early 1890’s, Chinese immigrants constructed a fishing village and shipbuilding facility near the corner of Talbot Street and Anchorage Lane along La Playa Trail.  The small Asian immigrant community provided nearly all the fresh fish needs of San Diego and exported dried fish and abalone to China. They also supplied Chinese laborers on the California Southern Railroad with fish and clams. These pioneer fishermen were instrumental in developing what would become one of San Diego’s most important industries.

Marker recalls Chinese fishing village on Point Loma. – Cool San Diego Sights!