On display are art objects, pictures, mining tools and weapons used in the 1854 Tong War. The temple was built in 1874 as a replacement for another that had burned. In 1956 the state took over operation and restoration efforts. The temple is located in the heart of Weaverville, a small community near the Trinity Alps on Highway 299 about fifty miles west of Redding and about 105 miles east of Eureka .
Weaver Creek runs nearby.
Adjacent attractions include J.J Jackson Museum and History Center and Trinity County Historical Park. Online Find and compare Real Estate Agents , start making money from home , and get sports and entertainment tickets .