Yreka
Pronounced
(why-ree-ka)

Yreka Sesquicentennial 1857 - 2007

The quaint and friendly town of Yreka is located along Interstate-5 at the top of the state of California, north of Mt. Shasta and just 16 miles south of the Oregon border.

There are many motels, restaurants and other services available in town to cater to travelers and visitors alike. A stay in town to explore the outlying areas might set you back a few days but the rewards are well worth it. 

Yreka was founded in 1851 by members of a mule train party who were passing through the area on their way to the Scott Valley gold fields from southern Oregon. Gold was first discovered in Yreka Flats by Abraham Thompson and his party. 

Visit historic Miner Street, lined with buildings dating to the mid-1800's.

Visit Third Street, lined with Victorian-era homes.

Greenhorn Park offers hiking trails, playgrounds, fishing and more...

Yreka was the Interim State Capitol of the State of Jefferson during the secession of 1941.

See more at the:
Siskiyou County Museum
Tuesday through Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm. 
530-842-3836
910 South Main Street

A View from Main St.

Yreka Sunset

I-5 Yreka Area Traffic Cams
Hilt
Anderson Grade South
Weed Airport

Exits from Interstate-5 
Exit 776 Yreka / Montague
Exit 775 Central Exit
Exit 773 Yreka / Fort Jones / CA 3

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