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  Siskiyou County, California - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Siskiyou County was formed from parts of Shasta and Klamath Counties in 1852.
In the county the population is spread out with 24.00% under the age of 18, 6.70% from 18 to 24, 22.70% from 25 to 44, 28.40% from 45 to 64, and 18.10% who are 65 years of age or older.
The median income for a household in the county is $29,530, and the median income for a family is $36,890.
encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /siskiyou.htm   (588 words)

  
 Klamath County, California - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It was formed from the northwestern portion of Trinity County, and originally included all of the northwestern part of the state, from the Mad River in the south to Oregon in the north, from the Pacific Ocean in the west to the middle of what is now Siskiyou County in the east.
In 1854 the county seat was moved to Crescent City, because of its larger population.
But the western portion of the county was unrepresentative of the mining interests in the eastern portion of the county, and so, in 1856, the county seat was moved inland, to Orleans Bar.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Klamath_County,_California   (209 words)

  
 Siskiyou County, California - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Siskiyou County is a county located in far northernmost California, in the Cascade Mountains on the Oregon border.
The county was created on March 22, 1852, and named after the mountain range.
The per capita income for the county is $17,570.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Siskiyou_County,_California   (486 words)

  
 Guidebook Siskiyou County, California
Siskiyou County was home to a number of Indian tribes who depended upon the rivers, lakes and forests for their livelihood.
Siskiyou County is the Horseradish growing capital of the world growing nearly 1/2 of all horseradish eaten in the world.
Siskiyou County is home to the two northern most wineries in California, Neveu Vineyards and Shasta View Winery, both which produce award winning wines.
www.guidebookamerica.com /gb/ca/siskiyou_county   (627 words)

  
 Siskiyou County Demographics
Of the 9 cites in Siskiyou County in 2002, Yreka, Mount Shasta, and Weed were the largest cities with populations of approximately 7,250, 3,650, and 3,000 people respectively.
Siskiyou County's Asian population increased by 163% between 1981 and 2002.
Siskiyou County's population is projected to reach 53,900 by 2020, amount to an increase of more than 21 % over current figures.
www.siskiyoucounty.org /demographics.htm   (1313 words)

  
 California State Library - Genealogy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
County histories for each county, groups of counties and larger regions.  Most of the biographical sketches in these volumes have been indexed either in our California Information File or in commercially published indexes.  Printed and microfilmed editions of many of these county histories are available on interlibrary loan.  See also item 8.k., below.
California newspapers from 1846 to the present, including long runs of at least one title from each county.  A large portion of the collection is available on microfilm and may be borrowed through interlibrary loan.
The California State Archives, a division of the Secretary of State's Office has an extensive collection of records from the agencies of State government.  Information on individuals may be found in these records.  The State Archives collection is located at 1020 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
www.library.ca.gov /html/genealogy.cfm   (3313 words)

  
 Yreka, California - Siskiyou County, Northern California   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Yreka is located twenty-two miles south of the Oregon border on Interstate 5 and is the county seat of Siskiyou County.
Yreka's elevation is 2,595 feet and September is usually warm, but because of elevation and the elevations you may climb, it is always best to be prepared for inclement weather.
Siskiyou County is noted for the Mt. Shasta Ski and Recreation Area, Marble Mountain Wilderness, trails and camping, river rafting, a steam engine excursion train, historical districts, antiques, and soon to be known for its bicycle touring.
www.siskiyoucentury.com /location.htm   (96 words)

  
 Siskiyou County Visitors Travel Guide - Northern California
Siskiyou County is located on the west coast of the United States of America.
Siskiyou County is one of the northernmost counties in California, sharing its northern border with the state of Oregon.
Siskiyou County is the fifth largest county in California and is rural and sparsely populated with roughly around 45,000 people.
www.shastahome.org /siskiyou_county.htm   (333 words)

  
 Libertarian Party of Siskiyou County, CA
The Libertarian Party of Siskiyou County California was founded in 1998 under the auspices of the Libertarian Party of California and the Libertarian Party of the United States.
The politicians in Washington, our state capitals and our county have led us away from the principles of individual liberty and personal responsibility which are the only sound foundation for a just, humane, and abundant society.
LP dues, which are split between the national, state, and county organizations, support the work of the Libertarian Party and help get Libertarians elected to public office.
www.siskiyou.ca.lp.org   (1165 words)

  
 Siskiyou County Real Estate, Yreka, Lake Shastina, Scott Valley
Siskiyou Living features real estate, ranches, homes and properties in central and northern Siskiyou County of northern California.
Siskiyou County Real Estate from Mount Shasta, Yreka, Scott Valley, Etna, Fort Jones, Lake Shastina, Weed, Big Springs and KRCE (Klamath River Country Estates).
The Siskiyou County Real Estate Listings, Offices, Brokers and Agents on Siskiyou Living are from the latest issue of Siskiyou Living Real Estate Guide published monthly in Yreka, for Siskiyou County.
www.siskiyouliving.com   (190 words)

  
 Literature of Mount Shasta: History of Siskiyou County, California
In its general topographical features, Siskiyou county may be said to consist of two large valleys hemmed in on all sides by lofty ranges of forest-covered mountains.
On the south lie the Trinity, Scott, and Sacramento mountains, on the east the Butte creek, on the north the Siskiyou, and on the west the Salmon range.
A small portion of the county lies both east and west of these mountain bulwarks, the Salmon river country lying to the west and the Butte creek region to the east.
www.siskiyous.edu /shasta/lit/des/desc1.htm   (4327 words)

  
 RootsWeb Siskiyou County Genealogy Maillist
My interest in Siskiyou County, CA comes because I grew up in Northern California and I have a strong love for genealogy.
It is intended to focus on Siskiyou County, although some overlap with neighboring counties (ie: Del Norte, Shasta and Modoc Counties).
I have found through the other lists that in looking for one's kinfolk in an area, it opens ways to continied search, as the subscribers share their experiences and knowledge in helping others in their searches.
www.cagenweb.com /eb/siskiyou/casiskiy.htm   (495 words)

  
 Siskiyou County Yreka, California (Counties)
The county seat of Siskiyou County, California, is Yreka.
The county population on July 1, 1999, was 43,570, an increase of 39 over the 1990 census.
The College of the Siskiyous, one of the most beautiful community colleges campuses in California,...
www.ohwy.com /ca/y/y06093.htm   (225 words)

  
 Siskiyou County Economic Development Council
At the top of Upstate California, Siskiyou County is poised for progress and prosperity for people that prefer small-town life, but think big.
With a one-community philosophy, Siskiyou County Economic Development Council is the County's principal economic development organization functioning as a clearing-house for countywide efforts.
The Siskiyou Economic Development Council has been involved in many projects over the years and the impact your organization has on the local economy is substantial." Quote is from an ECONOMIC IMPACT BRIEF compiled by California State University, Chico - Center for Economic Development.
www.siskiyoucounty.org   (220 words)

  
 Mount Shasta Visitors Camping Guide
Note - these state parks are located in Shasta and Siskiyou county.
For all California State Parks, please visit the state's website.
McArthur Burney Falls State Park; Located in Shasta County just several miles south of the Siskiyou County line.
www.shastahome.com /camping.htm   (612 words)

  
 Siskiyou County Library - Mining In Siskiyou County   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Mining is a major part of the history of Siskiyou County.
Millions of dollars in gold were retrieved from the rocky rivers and streams of the County.
Report XIV of the State Minerologist - Mines and Mineral Resources of Siskiyou County - G. Chester Brown - 1916 - full text.
www.snowcrest.net /siskiyoulibrary/gold/intro.html   (208 words)

  
 Lawyers Siskiyou County California: Lawyers and Attorneys   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Derived from David Durham's definitive gazetteer of California, California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State, this new popularly priced series is certain to attract the attention of every new or longtime resident of California.
Like its predecessors, this edition concentrates on the origins of the names currently used for the cities, towns, settlements, mountains, and streams of California, with engrossing accounts of the history of their usage.
It has been updated to incorporate the latest research on California place names published by regional historians and to include new names that have been added to the California map since 1969.
www.edgsolicitors.co.uk /584.html   (612 words)

  
 Siskiyou County Office of Education
The Siskiyou County Office of Education is proud of its many accomplishments that contribute to the quality educational programs for all students in our County.
CA Teacher of the Year Nominee: Lauren Miller has been selected as Siskiyou County's 2005 Teacher of the Year and will represent the county in the...
Siskiyou Tech Prep is a collaborative with all high schools to support the alignment or “articulation” of high school courses to college.
sisnet.ssku.k12.ca.us   (205 words)

  
 Siskiyou Arts Council
The mission of the Siskiyou Arts Council is to bring heart and vitality to our communities, and to foster a spirit of creativity and prosperity through excellence in the arts.
The Siskiyou Arts Council is preparing for their Annual Talent Showcase, to be presented at the COS Ford Theater on November 5th, 7:30pm.
The Siskiyou Arts Council is often asked, "Is there a list of people who can teach classes?" To than end, we are building a database of teachers for the arts.
www.siskiyouartscouncil.org   (387 words)

  
 Welcome to Weed, California!
The City of Weed is nestled on the western slopes of Mount Shasta in Northern California at an elevation of 3,467 feet.
As the central city in Siskiyou County it is just fifty miles from the Oregon border.
The community college, College of the Siskiyous, serves 1,404 full-time and 1,950 part-time students.
www.weedchamber.com   (240 words)

  
 Siskiyou County, California
One of the three northernmost counties in the state, Siskiyou County's history stretches back before human beings began recording events that seemed important to them at the time.
There are numerous lakes in Siskiyou County and six different rivers crisscross the land with a number of impressive waterfalls along the way.
A rich variety of animal life abounds in the forests and grasslands and some of the most important wildlife refuges in the state are located in the northeastern corner of the county.
www.inn-california.com /volcano/SiskiyouC/siskiyouC.html   (264 words)

  
 Siskiyou County Museum - Yreka, California
The Siskiyou County Museum was built in 1950 by the county to collect, preserve, disseminate and interpret the history of the area for future generations.
Located within one hour of Lava Beds National Monument, the Marble Mountain Wilderness Area, majestic 14,162 foot Mount Shasta, and numerous gold-bearing rivers, the Museum features exhibits detailing Siskiyou County's colorful history from Indian cultures to 20th century themes.
The Museum is an interpretive center for the history of Siskiyou County and includes exhibits, programs, and a research library.
www.co.siskiyou.ca.us /museum/index.htm   (97 words)

  
 HISTORY OF SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, Siskiyou County Amateur Radio, N6MRX   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Shastina is a large subsidiary cone that rises to 3,758 meters on the west flank of the compound volcano.
Modern day science has all but eliminated the possibility of such a large continent existing within the past 10,000 years, but it is possible that a much smaller landmass could have existed in the Pacific and that the legends of Lemuria may not be based entirely on wishful thinking or fanciful speculation.
In the Spring, 1953 edition of the Siskiyou Pioneer, Marcelle Masson related a legend from the Wintun Indians concerning a race of fierce giants inhabiting the caves around the mountain.
www.qsl.net /scara/history.html   (2649 words)

  
 Siskiyou County, California Attractions
Butte Valley, covering over 80,000 acres, is found at the northern edge of California, nestled between the slopes of magnificent Mt. Shasta to the south and the great Klamath Basin to the north.
Located at the northern end of the Shasta Valley, Yreka, the county seat of Siskiyou County, finds itself at the center of one of the nation's most majestic and beautiful counties.
On the California side of the border there are three prominent wildlife viewing areas, the Lower Klamath and Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuges, and the Butte Valley Wildlife Area.
www.shastacascade.org /siskiyou/siskiyou.htm   (4230 words)

  
 Yreka, California Visitors Guide - Siskiyou County
Serving as the county seat of Siskiyou County, geographically the fifth largest county in the state, Yreka is the largest full service community situated along Interstate 5, from the Oregon border to 120 miles south in Redding.
Residents found this confusing with the town of Shasta, in Shasta County, so the name was changed.
Located within the Historical District are churches built in the 1800's as well as the Siskiyou County Courthouse, built in the mid-1850's, which houses an extensive gold display in its lobby.
www.shastahome.org /yreka.htm   (879 words)

  
 Siskiyou County Visitors' Bureau for Mt. Shasta country in Northern California USA
Welcome to summer in Siskiyou County in northern California, USA - the home of majestic Mount Shasta, the Klamath Wildlife Refuges, the Marble Mountains Wilderness, and a rich expanse of mountains, forests and valleys.
Siskiyou County is proud to be part of the new Volcanic Legacy All-American Road, one of America's newest Scenic Byways.
"The mythical state of Jefferson in far northern California is a land of vast wilderness, wild rivers, gold country, Native American culture and rural communities characterized by a spirit of independence." Writer/photographer Renee Casterline features the small towns of Siskiyou County.
www.visitsiskiyou.org   (459 words)

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