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Whiskeytown

Intersection of Whiskey Creek Rd and State Hwy 299, 11.3 mi W of Redding on Hwy 299, Redding, CA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 40° 38' 4.146", -122° 33' 40.0572"
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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.

Last updated: 2/15/2016 21:05:00
 
   
 
 
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