Paskenta
United States / Corning, California
Location ID: #10190908
Paskenta is a small rural town 21 miles west of Corning, CA. It was once a logging town for the nearby range of mountains. Paskenta was originally inhabited by a tribe of Nomlaki people who are now part of the federally-recognized Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians. The modern settlement was founded by Americans of European origin ca. 1860. A post office has been in operation there since 1872. The Paskenta Ranchería was established between 1906 and 1909 and is home to the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians.
Location Category:
- AGRICULTURAL - *;
- AGRICULTURAL - Farms / Ranches / Farm Stands;
- CITIES, TOWNS & PUBLIC SPACES - *;
- CITIES, TOWNS & PUBLIC SPACES - Farm / Rural Towns