Forks of Salmon, California facts for kids
Forks of Salmon is a small, quiet place in northern California, USA. It's not a big city with its own government. Instead, it's a community within Siskiyou County.
This little town gets its name because it's located right where two parts of the Salmon River meet. These are called the North Fork and the South Fork. The word "confluence" means where two rivers join together. The area has a ZIP Code of 96031 and is part of area code 530.
A Look Back in Time
Forks of Salmon started as a busy settlement during the exciting time of the California Gold Rush. This was in the mid-1800s when many people rushed to California hoping to find gold.
Back then, Forks of Salmon was part of a different area called Klamath County, California. That county doesn't exist anymore. The community has had its own post office for a very long time, starting on September 30, 1858. There was only a short break from October 16, 1871, to August 28, 1872, when it didn't have one.
Famous Faces from Forks of Salmon
Even small communities can have people who go on to do amazing things!
- Gabe Jennings is a famous middle-distance runner. He competed in the Summer 2000 Olympics. An Olympian is an athlete who takes part in the Olympic Games, a huge international sports event. Gabe lived in Forks of Salmon until he was 13 years old.
