Forks of Salmon, California explained

Forks of Salmon is an unincorporated community of Siskiyou County in northern California, USA. The town is situated at the confluence of the north and south forks of the Salmon River, hence its name. The ZIP Code is 96031. The community is inside area code 530.

History

Forks of Salmon was originally a California Gold Rush settlement in the now defunct Klamath County, California. It has had its own post office from September 30, 1858, until today, with a short break from October 16, 1871, to August 28, 1872.^[1]

On February 18th, 1995 Jerry Davidson was shot and killed by J.D. Greiner in Forks of Salmon. J.D. was arrested for first degree murder, but was exonerated and the death was determined as self-defense.^[2]

Politics

In the state legislature, Forks of Salmon is in,^[3] and .^[4]

Federally, Forks of Salmon is in .^[5]

Notable residents

• Gabe Jennings, middle-distance runner and Summer 2000 Olympian, lived in Forks of Salmon until age 13^[6]

References

1. Frickstad, Walter N., A Century of California Post Offices 1848-1954, Philatelic Research Society, Oakland, CA. 1955, pp.60-69.
2. Web site: Michelson . Megan . 2011-01-13 . The Salmon River Shooting . 2024-10-23 . Outside Online . en-US.
3. Web site: Senators . May 18, 2016 . State of California.
4. Web site: Members (Assembly Internet) . May 18, 2016 . State of California.
5. March 1, 2013.
6. Web site: MILING TO THE BEAT OF A DIFFERENT DRUMMER FREE SPIRIT GABE JENNINGS SHOULD MAKE PLENTY OF NOISE AT THE OLYMPIC TRIALS. Walters. John. 2000-07-10. Vault. 2023-05-18.

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