Foster Bar, California facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Foster Bar
Former settlement
Foster Bar Location in California
Country	United States
State	California
County	Yuba County
Elevation	1,909 ft (582 m)

Foster Bar was once a small community in Yuba County, California. It was located near the North Yuba River, about 5.5 miles (9 km) southeast of a place called Challenge. This spot was 1,909 feet (582 meters) above sea level. Today, Foster Bar is no longer visible because it was covered by the waters of the Bullards Bar Reservoir.

The Story of Foster Bar

Foster Bar was named after a man named William M. Foster. He was a miner and a merchant. In 1849, a very important year in California's history, William Foster opened a store there. This store helped the miners and other people living in the area.

A Busy Little Place

For a while, Foster Bar was a busy little settlement. It even had its own post office! The post office helped people send and receive letters and packages. It operated for many years, from 1852 until 1866. This shows that Foster Bar was an active community during that time.

What Happened to Foster Bar?

Over time, many small towns like Foster Bar disappeared. For Foster Bar, its end came when the Bullards Bar Reservoir was created. This large reservoir was built to store water, but it meant that the area where Foster Bar once stood became flooded. Now, the old settlement of Foster Bar rests beneath the waters of the reservoir.