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Redding California & Shasta County Area History

Where California Meets The Pacific Northwest!
A Key Community Known By Local Residents As "Shasta Country!"

Redding, on an ancient trade route known as the Siskiyou Trail, was first inhabited by the Wintu Indians. In the early 1800s, Hudson's Bay Company trappers and the United States Exploring Expedition passed through Redding. The first non-native settler was Pierson B. Reading, an early California pioneer.
    

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In 1844, Reading received a Mexican land grant for what was to become the town of Redding. It was first known as Poverty Flats but was later named after railroad man Benjamin B. Redding and then rechristened "Reading" in 1874, honoring founder Pierson B. Reading. The railroad, however, would
not recognize the change, and the name Redding
was restored in 1880. 
   
During the 20th century, the area's main industry
was lumber.
   
Currently, Redding's 2 biggest industries are the medical and legal industries.
 
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