There are 61 registered sex offenders residing in the county. Original list extrapolated from trinity county chronology, a manuscript created from tom luddens 1970 weaverville elementary school summer school classes, grades 5 through 8, these dates shown with an asterisk. This book gives a general overview of the history of trinity county, texas starting in 1827. Trinity county, california public records directory. Google patents shastatrinity river division bureau of reclamation history program. The trinity county historical societys newly printed trinity 2017 is now on sale at the jake jackson museum and tammies books in weaverville. Discover, collect, preserve and share the historical culture of trinity county. Trinity county california biographies genealogy trails. This encompasses all city, county, and special district elections appearing on the ballot within those cities. There are 26 public schools in trinity county with an average homefacts rating of b. Reading, who was under the mistaken impression that the river emptied into trinidad bay. His first book, swift justice, about a 1930s kidnapmurder case that ended in.
By the late 1850s trinity county was a thriving frontier area that profited from the steamboat traffic on the trinity river. As of the 2010 census, the population was,786, making it the fourth leastpopulous county in california. Harry farrell was for forty years a journalist for the san jose mercury news. Parcels,zoning,flood hazard,trinity county,ca,california,services. A history of trinity county texas, 18271928 bowles, flora gatlin on. If you were married with a confidential marriage license please contact the recorders office for instructions on ordering. The historical society fosters an appreciation of the past, with an emphasis on local history. Trinity county biographies below is a listing of biographies and historical annotations of past pioneers of the thinity county region.
The trinity county historical society, located in weaverville, ca, is a local organization dedicated to studying and preserving the history of weaverville. Trinity county historic sites edited by alice goen jones, is the most comprehensive resource for historical sites and places in trinity county, and recommended to anyone with an interest in trinity county. Trinity county, california mines western mining history. Weaverville is the county seat of trinity county in northern california on state highway 299, one hour west of redding and two hours east of arcata. The trinity river basin documents were originally cataloged into a database on follett library software in the mid1990s. Additional dates added and information confirmed where possible. A history of texas and texans, volume 2 by francis white johnson published by american historical society, 1914 transcribed by veneta mckinney.
The county seat and largest community is weaverville. The result of extended research put together by a wide variety of local historians and trinity county residents, this beautiful book is illustrated with over 260 historic photographs, and includes maps and a detailed index. To find links to collections for lower jurisdictions such as a county or town, go to locating online databases, and can be searched free of charge at your local family history center or the family history library in salt lake city, utah. July is the hottest month for trinity county with an average high temperature of 91. The locations and other information in this database have not been verified for accuracy. If you are looking for exciting local history resources in the califor. Trinity county, california public records directory quickly find public record sources in the largest human edited public record directory. A memorial and biographical history of northern california. This book lists 471 sites and provides 272 photographs.
The most pleasant months of the year for trinity county are may, june and october. County history of trinity county, texas genealogy trails. Trinity county is located in northwestern california and is full of mountainous terrain and rugged scenery. Trinity county ca marriage certificates order records. Trinity county beginnings by patricia bartley hensley, 1986, the committee, to obtain copies, contact curtis media corp. Located in the lower reaches of the cascade range in california, midway between redding in shasta county and the northern redwood coast, trinity county encompasses approximately 3,200 square miles of granite peak alpine grandeur. All mine locations were obtained from the usgs mineral resources data system. First 5 express is a bilingual childrens activity center that travels across california to inspire families with children ages 5 and younger to make healthy choices and to understand the importance of a childs earliest years. October 2003 class b mountain runner spots large, deep footprints on. A history of trinity county texas, 1827 to 1928 the.
This list is following the current stage ii of covid19 guidelines set forth by governor gavin newsom in conjunction with the trinity county health officer. Trinity county has some of the northern californias most beautiful scenery, wildlife, and hiking. Trinity county, lying between the trinity and neches rivers, is situated in the great piney woods of east texas, and originally fully ninetenths of its area was covered with forests. August 2001 class b young couple have unusual late night experience near weaverville.
This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. Trinity county the handbook of texas online texas state. Trinity county boasted a population of,786 people as of 2010. Trinity is the english translation of trinidad trinity county was one of the original counties of california, created in 1850 at the time of statehood. Search coffee creek, weaverville, hayfork, douglas city, hyampom, trinity pines, trinity center, junction city or lewiston. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Murder and vengeance in a california town, won the edgar allan poe award for best truecrime book of the year. Whiskey town national park and the shasta trinity national forrest also offer many fantastic hiking spots for beginners to experienced hikers. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. In addition to having a very active historical society, trinity is also home to several historic mines, early roads, nature preserves and more. Historic sites and points of interest in trinity county. Trinity grit by ben letton, describes the late harold bud jackson of hayfork in many of jacksons own words. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
Trinity county historical society exit mobile mode. Reading, who was under the mistaken impression that the stream emptied into trinidad bay. Trinity county office of education is located in weaverville, california. Trinity county beginnings 1986 edition open library. Trinity county is a large, rugged and mountainous, heavily forested county in northwestern california. The records include wills, fee books, claim registers, legacy records. Trinity county historical society, weaverville, california. Trinity county, california genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. February 1977 class b a young man and friends had two consecutive night encounters with an unknown creature. August 2009 class b wilderness campers have an unknown visitor in the trinity alps of northern california. The county has no incorporated cities, but the largest town is weaverville.
Trinity county, california simple english wikipedia, the. Located in trinity county right near the trinity lake. In weaverville, the joss house state historic park houses the oldest chinese temple that is still in use in california. Internet archive patents trinity county, california source. The natural wealth of california, 1868 trinity county source. Trinity county beginnings, texas history of trinity county texas 9780881070729 by trinity county book committee and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Trinity county was one of the original counties of california, created in 1850 at the time of statehood. Lc land ownership maps, 48 available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. Things to do in trinity county, ca california beaches. According to the table of contents, the chapter subjects include topography and geography, early history, the period of depression 18601880, development starting in 1880, and the change from forest to farm. Trinity county beginnings, texas history of trinity county.
To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Trinity county was founded on february 18,1850 as one of the original 27 counties administered by shasta county until 1851. The county takes its name from the trinity river, named in 1845 by major pierson b. Weaverville genealogy in trinity county, ca usa 1,012,695 california 28,603 trinity county 112 weaverville 19. Formed in 1850, trinity county boasted a population of,786 people as of 2010. Ballotpedia provides comprehensive coverage of the 100 largest cities in america by population. Address trinity county courthouse 101 court st box 1258 weaverville, ca 96093 phone.
First 5 express will be at trinity county library in weaverville on thursday, march 15 from 10 am through 12 pm. Cadastral map showing roads, railroads, lot lines and numbers, landowners names, and geographical features. Harry farrell worked as a newspaper journalist for 40 years in san jose, california. Trinity county recorder issues certified copies of trinity county marriage records of individuals who were issued a marriage license within trinity county. Trinity county beginnings, texas history of trinity county texas. California genealogy and history archives trinity county history. Though most of the countys inhabitants supported themselves through hunting and subsistence agriculture, plantation agriculture was becoming increasingly important to. Find property records, vital records, inmate and court records, professional and business licenses, contractor licenses and much more. Trinity county is a county in the northwestern part of the u. Effective may 8th, 2020, this is the list of the types of services, and the current covid19 restrictions placed on each category. Tucked away among fir and pine forested slopes, wildflowers in season cloak.
In addition to having a very active historical society, trinity is also home to several historic mines, early roads, nature preserves and. It is an organization of volunteers and all of its activities and accomplishments are. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. The county takes its name from the trinity river references. After an 1860 grand jury reported that bed bugs had invaded the offices of the sheriff and the clerk, had defiled the records, and had even attacked a judge on the bench, trinity county supervisors began to consider moving from the old weaverville courthouse, which at the time was being shared with the masonic lodge. Trinity county has neither traffic lights nor freeways nor parking meters nor incorporated cities. The library also maintains a sizeable california and local history collection, oral history tapes, and the california indians library collection cilc. The trinity alps particularly draws a crowd to see its natural beauty.
Trinity county, california was established in 1850 and was one of californias original. Bordering trinity county is mendocino county south, humboldt county west, siskiyou county north, shasta county east, tehama county southeast. Trinity is a mountainous county, its eastern third being covered by the coast range. The objective of the trinity county historical society is to discover, collect, preserve and disseminate knowledge about the history of trinity county. Guide to trinity county, california ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records. This lists islimited to those names that were earned to be published in various of historical works, however, it is possible to have ones personal biography of. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The county is a rural mountainous community covering nearly 3,200 square miles with a population of approximately,000. Trinity county jake jackson museum, trinity county historical society. Trinity county historical society 780 main street, box 333, weaverville, california 96093 rated 4. The county population was,170 in 2014, according to the united states census bureau. Trinity museum gifts books trinity county historical society.
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