Enterprise, Shasta County, California facts for kids

Enterprise was a small community in Shasta County, California. It was known as an unincorporated community, which means it was not officially part of a city. Instead, it was managed by the county government.

This community was located about 538 feet (164 meters) above sea level.

What Was Enterprise?

Enterprise was a place where people lived, but it didn't have its own city government. Think of it like a neighborhood that isn't inside a city's official borders. The local county government was in charge of services like roads and police for Enterprise.

Becoming Part of Redding: The Annexation

In 1976, the people of Enterprise had an important decision to make. They voted on whether their community should join the nearby city of Redding. This process is called annexation, which means one area becomes an official part of another city.

On November 2, 1976, the voters decided that Enterprise would become part of Redding. This was a big change for the community. Some people in Enterprise were very happy about joining Redding, while others disagreed with the idea. The local newspaper, the Redding Record Searchlight, reported that there was a lot of discussion and debate about this decision. After the vote, Enterprise was no longer a separate unincorporated community; it became a part of the city of Redding.