Shasta
Queen City
State: California
County: Shasta County
Founded: 1849
Abandoned: 1888
Peak Population: 3,000+
Shasta was the 'Queen City of the North' and Shasta County's original seat. The 1861 courthouse is now a museum. Brick ruins of stores line what was Main Street. The Central Pacific Railroad bypassed it, and the town died.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1-2 hours
Quick Facts
- Queen City of the North
- 1861 courthouse museum
- Railroad bypassed
Location
Address: Shasta State Historic Park, CA
Coordinates: 40.6, -122.4833