McCloud

McCloud is a historic district in Siskiyou County, California, with 17 protected buildings from the timber industry era. The structures display architectural styles and interior spaces that reflect early factory towns and their worker communities.

The arrival of the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1887 made McCloud a timber processing center and sparked rapid development. The settlement grew quickly as more people arrived to work in the new industries.

The place shows how people lived and worked in an early twentieth-century factory town. You can see in the preserved buildings how daily life looked for workers and their families.

The 1916 hotel, post office, and mercantile company buildings are open spaces where history comes alive. It works well to walk slowly through the streets and view the buildings both from outside and inside.

The district is protected by the National Register of Historic Places, which supports renovations through special tax benefits. This protection has helped the buildings keep their original features instead of falling into decay.

Location: Siskiyou County

GPS coordinates: 41.25444,-122.13611

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:31