WHISKEYTOWN

Historical Landmark

Description:
Settled by gold miners in 1849, the town was first called Whiskey Creek for the stream on which it was located, but later the name was changed to Whiskeytown. A barrel of whiskey lost off a pack mule christened the stream with the popular drink of that day. The town is inundated by Whiskeytown Reservoir.

Registration Date: 1/31/1934

Location:
City: Redding
County: Shasta

Directions:
Intersection of Whiskey Creek Rd and State Hwy 299, 11.3 mi W of Redding on Hwy 299

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