Roaring Creek Rancheria facts for kids
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 1800 Pit River Indians, 14 living on rancheria |
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| Regions with significant populations | |
 United States ( California) |
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| Languages | |
| English | |
| Religion | |
| traditional tribal religion, Christianity | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| other Pit River Indians |
The Roaring Creek Rancheria is a special area of land. It is a federal Indian reservation in California. This land belongs to members of the Pit River Tribe. These members are from the Achumawi and Atsugewi groups. The Pit River Tribe is a federally recognized tribe. This means the United States government officially recognizes them. They are native people who have lived in California for a very long time.
About the Roaring Creek Rancheria
A rancheria is a small Indian reservation in California. It is land set aside by the government for Native American communities. The Roaring Creek Rancheria is located in Shasta County. This area is in the north-central part of California.
History and Size of the Rancheria
The Roaring Creek Rancheria was created in 1915. It covers about 80 acres (32 hectares) of land. This rancheria is located about 43 miles (69 kilometers) northeast of Redding, California. It is also about 5 miles (8 kilometers) northwest of a small town called Montgomery Creek.
Learning and Schools
Children living on the Roaring Creek Rancheria attend local schools. The rancheria is part of two school districts. These are the Mountain Union Elementary School District for younger students. Older students attend schools in the Shasta Union High School District.
