Kla-Mo-Ya Casino facts for kids
The Kla-Mo-Ya Casino is a special place in Klamath County, Oregon. It is owned by Native American tribes. This means it belongs to and is run by the local Native American community. The casino offers games and entertainment for adults. It also has a truck stop for travelers.
About Kla-Mo-Ya Casino
The Kla-Mo-Ya Casino is located in a beautiful part of Oregon. It is an important business for the local tribes. The casino helps support the community. It provides jobs and brings visitors to the area.
What's in a Name?
The name Kla-Mo-Ya is very meaningful. It comes from the names of three Native American tribes. These tribes are the Klamath, the Modoc, and the Yahooskin. The name shows the strong connection to the history and people of the land.
The Truck Stop
In 2010, the Kla-Mo-Ya Casino added something new. They built a large truck stop. This truck stop is very useful for big trucks traveling on U.S. Route 97. This highway goes north and south through the area.
The truck stop has:
- Two covered places to fuel up
- A small food store
Many people from the Klamath Tribe helped build the truck stop. They came from the nearby town of Chiloquin, Oregon. This project created jobs for tribal members.
