Former Residence of Wang Zhen | |
Native Name: | 王震故居 |
Native Name Lang: | zh |
Map Type: | China Hunan#China |
Building Type: | Traditional folk houses |
Location: | Beisheng, Liuyang, Hunan |
Location Country: | China |
Coordinates: | 28.249°N 113.426°W |
Opened Date: | 2007 |
Renovation Date: | 2007 |
Owner: | Government of Liuyang |
Floor Area: | 5000m2 |
Unit Count: | --> |
The Former Residence of Wang Zhen or Wang Zhen's Former Residence was built in the late Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911). It is located in Mazhan Village of Beisheng Town in Liuyang, Hunan, China.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] The building was the birthplace and childhood home of Wang Zhen, who was one of the Eight Elders of the Chinese Communist Party.
In 1908, Wang Zhen was born here.[1]
In 1940, the building was washed away by the flood.[1]
In 2007, the local government rebuilt it.[1]
In 2008, it was listed as a municipality protected historic site and patriotism education bases by the Changsha Municipal People's Government.[1]