Bok Kai Temple
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The Bok Kai Temple is a traditional Chinese temple located in the city of Marysville, California.
It served as the center of what was a bustling Chinatown (at least for a small town, not comparable to that found in San Francisco or other large cities).
Five Years after the first contingent of Chinese arrived in California to work the gold mines during the California Gold Rush a temple to worship their gods was erected in Marysville. The year was 1854 and the foremost of the gods that were worshipped there was Bok Eye, the god of water, who had the power to control the rains.
The original temple was destroyed by fire, and was replaced in 1880 and remains a great focus of the present Marysville Chinese community, who have dedicated themselves to preserving the temple. The Bok Kai Temple is the only one of its kind in the United States.
It is not in use much as an active place of worship, but is preserved as a historical landmark.
The Bok Kai Temple is located at the corner of D and First Street, Marysville. Tours can be obtained by contacting the chamber of commerce.
 The front view of the Bok Kai Temple |
 The full view of the Bok Kai Temple |
 The gate of the Bok Kai Temple from the street |
 Bok Kai Temple hisorical marker plaque |
