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Yreka California Last Updated: 04/05/2023 |
| Yreka is a city located in Siskiyou County, in Northern California. The city is situated in the Shasta Valley, near the base of Mount Shasta. the city has an area of about 10 square miles (26 km2), most of it land. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 7,807, reflecting a meager increase from 7,765 counted in the 2010 Census. | |
| Yreka has a rich history, dating back to the Gold Rush era of the mid-19th century. The city was founded in 1851, and quickly became a center for mining, lumber, and agriculture. Today, Yreka is a thriving community with a diverse economy that includes healthcare, education, and tourism. The city is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Siskiyou County Courthouse, which was built in 1854 and is the oldest courthouse in continuous use in California. Yreka is also a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with easy access to nearby attractions such as Mount Shasta, the Klamath River, and the Marble Mountain Wilderness Area. The city hosts a number of annual events, including the Yreka Art Hops, the Siskiyou Golden Fair, and the Yreka Independence Day Celebration. | |
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Greenhorn Park Place » Outdoors The largest park in Yreka, Greenhorn Park has been built around an expansive reservoir sourced by Greenhorn Creek. Trails weave through the surrounding hillside, lapping the lake, while fishermen take advantage of both off-shore and boat fishing. A large picnic area, play structure, open field and a new log cabin information center and restroom are located at Upper Greenhorn. 28 views 💖 1Yreka, CA 96097 |
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Klamath National Forest Place » Outdoors Klamath National Forest is another significant and diverse forest located in northern California, along the Oregon border. It spans across Siskiyou County and a small portion of Humboldt County. The forest encompasses a diverse range of landscapes, including mountainous terrain, dense forests, and high plateaus. 29 views 💖 1Yreka, CA 96097 |
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Rain Rock Casino Place » Casino Rain Rock Casino is a casino located in Yreka, California. It has got lots of your favorite slots, 349 to be exact, and table games including Ultimate Texas Hold'em, Blackjack, and Three Poker, as well as a restaurant and bar. 90 views 💖 1777 Casino Way, Yreka, CA 96097 |
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Siskiyou County Museum Place » Museum Siskiyou County Museum's mission is to collect, preserve, interpret and disseminate the history of Siskiyou County and the state of California as it relates to the local region. 74 views 💖 1910 S Main St Yreka, CA 96097 |