Wyoming town erects new monument to violent, anti-immigrant history
Summary
A new monument in Rock Springs, Wyoming, acknowledges a violent anti-Chinese incident from 1885. The statue, called "Requiem," honors Chinese miners and marks the 140th anniversary of the event. Researchers and local organizations played key roles in this project.Key Facts
- Rock Springs, Wyoming, unveiled a new statue called "Requiem" to honor Chinese miners.
- In 1885, a mob killed 28 Chinese people and injured 14 in a violent attack.
- The attack followed labor tensions in the Union Pacific Railroad's coal mines.
- Six researchers from Grinnell College are excavating parts of the old Rock Springs Chinatown.
- The statue dedication marks the 140th anniversary of the violent incident.
- Local students and history museums contributed to the statue ceremony and fundraising.
- Mayor Max Mickelson and the town council supported the monument's installation.
- The previous memorial was a small, easily overlooked plaque.
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