57-579: The California Central Railroad (CCRR) was incorporated on April 21, 1857, to build a railroad from Folsom to Marysville , as an extension of the Sacramento Valley Railroad which terminated at Folsom. The first division of the CCRR was 18.5 miles long; it started at Folsom, crossed the American River , and ended at the new town of Lincoln , twenty-four miles south of Marysville. The bridge over
114-649: A claim for $ 139,755.59, in favor of Samuel Brannan and against C. L. Wilson and CCRC owners, with interest due from June 14, 1864, at 2% compounding monthly. After many postponements, the sale took place in December 1865. According to Pixley, Central Pacific brokered the Sacramento sale for the Yuba Railroad, while in New York Col. Wilson and C. P. Huntington of Central Pacific settled the suit and all differences, and thereafter
171-447: A railroad from Folsom to Marysville as an extension of the Sacramento Valley Railroad , which was completed in 1856 from Sacramento to Folsom. The president of California Central was Colonel C. L. Wilson and chief engineer was his friend Theodore Judah . Building the CCRR was under the management contract dated May 1, 1857, of C. L. Wilson, who had served in a similar capacity with Sacramento Valley Railroad. After securing, on his trip to
228-521: Is about Folsom State Prison . Folsom, California Folsom is a city in Sacramento County, California , United States. The population was 80,454 at the 2020 census , up from 72,203 residents at the 2010 census . The Nisenan tribe of Native Americans had long inhabited the area. The Gold Rush of 1849 brought violence, disease and overwhelming loss for the tribes. Joseph Libbey Folsom purchased Rancho Rio de los Americanos from
285-645: Is also a pedestrian bridge over East Bidwell Street that opened on November 6, 2010, as part of a new segment on the Humbug-Willow Creek Trail called the Johnny Cash Trail and a Johnny Cash Bridge crossing over near the intersection of Folsom Lake Crossing and East Natoma that was unveiled on October 4, 2014. In the California State Legislature , Folsom is in the 1st Senate District , represented by Republican Brian Dahle , and in
342-447: Is also a pedestrian bridge over East Bidwell Street that opened on November 6, 2010, as part of a new segment on the Humbug-Willow Creek Trail called the Johnny Cash Trail and a Johnny Cash Bridge crossing over near the intersection of Folsom Lake Crossing and East Natoma that was unveiled on October 4, 2014. In the California State Legislature , Folsom is in the 1st Senate District , represented by Republican Brian Dahle , and in
399-651: Is located in Folsom and offers a bike trail, sports facilities and a water park. Bike trails include Humbug-Willow Creek Trail, Folsom Rail Trail, Folsom Lake Trail, and Oak Parkway Trail. Folsom is the endpoint of the American River Bike Trail , which starts in Sacramento. Bridges located in Folsom include the Lake Natoma Crossing; the Rainbow Bridge, a historic truss bridge; and Folsom Lake Crossing. There
456-415: Is located in Folsom and offers a bike trail, sports facilities and a water park. Bike trails include Humbug-Willow Creek Trail, Folsom Rail Trail, Folsom Lake Trail, and Oak Parkway Trail. Folsom is the endpoint of the American River Bike Trail , which starts in Sacramento. Bridges located in Folsom include the Lake Natoma Crossing; the Rainbow Bridge, a historic truss bridge; and Folsom Lake Crossing. There
513-622: Is part of the Sacramento − Arden-Arcade − Roseville Metropolitan Statistical Area . At the 2010 census Folsom had a population of 72,203. The population density was 2,971.2 inhabitants per square mile (1,147.2/km ). The racial makeup of Folsom was 53,627 (74.3%) White, 4,140 (5.7%) African American, 427 (0.6%) Native American, 9,000 (12.5%) Asian, 173 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 1,818 (2.5%) from other races, and 3,018 (4.2%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8,064 persons (11.2%). The census reported that 65,243 people (90.4% of
570-570: Is part of the Sacramento − Arden-Arcade − Roseville Metropolitan Statistical Area . At the 2010 census Folsom had a population of 72,203. The population density was 2,971.2 inhabitants per square mile (1,147.2/km ). The racial makeup of Folsom was 53,627 (74.3%) White, 4,140 (5.7%) African American, 427 (0.6%) Native American, 9,000 (12.5%) Asian, 173 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 1,818 (2.5%) from other races, and 3,018 (4.2%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8,064 persons (11.2%). The census reported that 65,243 people (90.4% of
627-885: The 7th Assembly District , represented by Republican Josh Hoover . Located within California's 3rd congressional district , Folsom is represented in the U.S. House of Representatives by Republican Kevin Kiley . Folsom Lake College is a public community college which is part of the Los Rios Community College District . Folsom Cordova Unified School District operates public schools in Folsom and Rancho Cordova. The 3 high schools are Folsom High School , Vista del Lago High School , and Cordova High School . The 4 middle schools are Folsom Middle School, Sutter Middle School, Mills Middle School, and Mitchell Middle School. The Sacramento Regional Transit District extended
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#1732844315291684-708: The 7th Assembly District , represented by Republican Josh Hoover . Located within California's 3rd congressional district , Folsom is represented in the U.S. House of Representatives by Republican Kevin Kiley . Folsom Lake College is a public community college which is part of the Los Rios Community College District . Folsom Cordova Unified School District operates public schools in Folsom and Rancho Cordova. The 3 high schools are Folsom High School , Vista del Lago High School , and Cordova High School . The 4 middle schools are Folsom Middle School, Sutter Middle School, Mills Middle School, and Mitchell Middle School. The Sacramento Regional Transit District extended
741-589: The Livermore family made an agreement with the state to donate land for the prison in exchange for prison labor. They planned to build a hydro-electric dam from the American River for a sawmill. Though the sawmill did not work out, the Livermores soon realized that the natural force of running water could provide enough power to transmit to Sacramento, and the Folsom Powerhouse , now a National Historic Landmark ,
798-426: The Livermore family made an agreement with the state to donate land for the prison in exchange for prison labor. They planned to build a hydro-electric dam from the American River for a sawmill. Though the sawmill did not work out, the Livermores soon realized that the natural force of running water could provide enough power to transmit to Sacramento, and the Folsom Powerhouse , now a National Historic Landmark ,
855-627: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 34 square miles (88 km ), of which, 31.9 square miles (83 km ) of it is land and 2.4 square miles (6.2 km ) of it (9.69%) is water. Folsom is located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. Carpenter Hill in Folsom has the highest elevation in Sacramento County. Folsom's climate is characterized by long, hot, dry summers and cool, rainy winters. Folsom
912-442: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 34 square miles (88 km ), of which, 31.9 square miles (83 km ) of it is land and 2.4 square miles (6.2 km ) of it (9.69%) is water. Folsom is located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. Carpenter Hill in Folsom has the highest elevation in Sacramento County. Folsom's climate is characterized by long, hot, dry summers and cool, rainy winters. Folsom
969-720: The light rail train system to Folsom via an extension to the Gold Line in October 2005, providing direct service to Downtown Sacramento . Regional Transit also operates the Folsom Stage Line, a public bus service within the city of Folsom. In February 2020, 75 project customers, including the City of Folsom, received permanent federal water contracts for the Central Valley Project. The song " Folsom Prison Blues " by Johnny Cash
1026-447: The light rail train system to Folsom via an extension to the Gold Line in October 2005, providing direct service to Downtown Sacramento . Regional Transit also operates the Folsom Stage Line, a public bus service within the city of Folsom. In February 2020, 75 project customers, including the City of Folsom, received permanent federal water contracts for the Central Valley Project. The song " Folsom Prison Blues " by Johnny Cash
1083-560: The poverty line , including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over. According to the city's 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are: The total Folsom labor force is 35,500. Approximately 59.6% of the total adult population asset, of around 59,740. The city operates the Folsom Public Library, located in the Georgia Murray Building. Livermore Community Park
1140-430: The poverty line , including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over. According to the city's 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are: The total Folsom labor force is 35,500. Approximately 59.6% of the total adult population asset, of around 59,740. The city operates the Folsom Public Library, located in the Georgia Murray Building. Livermore Community Park
1197-488: The "Lincoln" and the "Harry Wilson"— one in Sacramento yet to run — the "Garibaldi" — and one on order. As the northern terminus of CCRR, the new town of Lincoln showed signs of growth. Even so, CCRR was never able to complete its road to Marysville. In November 1862, in an attempt to extend the CCRR road from Lincoln towards Marysville, Col. Wilson was one of several to incorporate the Yuba Railroad, with Samuel Brannan as President. A year later, in December 1863, Yuba Railroad
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#17328443152911254-620: The American River was the first railroad bridge of any importance built in California, and the American the first river in California crossed by trains. In 1858, California Central was probably the first California railroad to employ Chinese laborers and first to demonstrate that "Chinese laborers can be profitably employed in grading railroads in California." With the help of the Chinese laborers, CCRR
1311-513: The CCRR rolling stock along with the road was sold to Central Pacific. On July 22, 1868, the CCRR company was foreclosed and existing operations were purchased by the California and Oregon Railroad (of 1868), which was subsequently consolidated into the Central Pacific in August 1870. Folsom, California Folsom is a city in Sacramento County, California , United States. The population
1368-509: The CCRR rolling stock and CCRR tracks would be all reduced to standard gauge for use by the Pacific Railroad. In February 1866, the tracks from Lincoln to Roseville (10.3 miles) was re-laid to the standard gauge of the Pacific Railroad. By the fall of the same year, the CCRR bridge over the American river near Folsom was condemned, no crossing of trains permitted, sealing the demise of the CCRR line from Folsom to Roseville. In September 1867,
1425-528: The CCRR, which was deposited three miles beyond the bridge. Delays in tracklaying stretched about a year into summer 1861. That same summer, Judah, working for Central Pacific Railroad as its chief engineer, completed a thorough instrumental survey of the route by the Donner Pass to demonstrate the practicability of the Central Pacific line through the Sierras. Meanwhile, with the help of the Chinese laborers, CCRR
1482-582: The Directorate to receive two days later the contract to Charles Crocker & Co. to grade the first eighteen miles from Sacramento to a junction crossing the existing CCRR tracks. The work was inaugurated in January 1863 and the grading started February 1863. On April 26, 1864, the Central Pacific opened the Pacific Railroad from Sacramento towards Rocklin, which crossed and sliced in two the already operating CCRR line from Folsom north to Lincoln. The crossing location
1539-675: The East, sufficient funds and supplies for the railroad construction, Wilson returned to look for grading/bridging contractor(s) for the first division of the CCRR, which extended some eighteen miles from Folsom and crossed the American River. Ground breaking took place at Folsom on June 1, 1858. By mid-June, so many white workers left for the gold fields of the Fraser River that the contractor (Chenery & Co.) resorted to hire some fifty Chinese laborers and found out that "Chinese laborers can be profitably employed in grading railroads in California." This
1596-467: The age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.2% were non-families. 21.8% of households were one person and 7.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.08. The age distribution was 24.2% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 39.0% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% 65 or older. The median age
1653-467: The age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.2% were non-families. 21.8% of households were one person and 7.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.08. The age distribution was 24.2% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 39.0% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% 65 or older. The median age
1710-494: The heirs of San Francisco merchant William Alexander Leidesdorff , and laid out the town called Granite City, mostly occupied by gold miners seeking their fortune in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Though few amassed a great deal of wealth, the city prospered due to Joseph Folsom's lobbying to get a railway to connect the town with Sacramento . Joseph died in 1855, and Granite City was later renamed Folsom in his honor. The railway
1767-573: The management of Sacramento Valley, the trunk line to CCRR, thereby diverting the profitable over-mountain Washoe trade and travel, worth several million dollars annually, to Central Pacific. Under its control, the wide gauge of the Sacramento Valley track and rolling stock was reduced to the standard gauge of the Pacific Railroad. That same month, the Sacramento county sheriff announced a CCRR rolling stock sale, of all its locomotives and cars, to satisfy
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1824-599: The most southern point of Folsom Lake . Folsom is home to Folsom Lake College , Folsom High School , Vista del Lago High School and a historic downtown district. Folsom is also home to the largest private employer in the Sacramento area, Intel . The Folsom Plan Area allows the construction of 11,000 homes resulting in 25,000 additional residents enlarging the city of Folsom by one-third. The planned community development area of 3,250 acres (1,320 ha) south of Highway 50 includes additional housing, schools and parks along with office and commercial buildings. According to
1881-599: The most southern point of Folsom Lake . Folsom is home to Folsom Lake College , Folsom High School , Vista del Lago High School and a historic downtown district. Folsom is also home to the largest private employer in the Sacramento area, Intel . The Folsom Plan Area allows the construction of 11,000 homes resulting in 25,000 additional residents enlarging the city of Folsom by one-third. The planned community development area of 3,250 acres (1,320 ha) south of Highway 50 includes additional housing, schools and parks along with office and commercial buildings. According to
1938-424: The occupied units 17,442 (69.9%) were owner-occupied and 7,509 (30.1%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.9%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.2%. 47,982 people (66.5% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 17,261 people (23.9%) lived in rental housing units. At the 2000 census there were 51,884 people in 17,196 households, including 12,518 families, in the city. The population density
1995-424: The occupied units 17,442 (69.9%) were owner-occupied and 7,509 (30.1%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.9%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.2%. 47,982 people (66.5% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 17,261 people (23.9%) lived in rental housing units. At the 2000 census there were 51,884 people in 17,196 households, including 12,518 families, in the city. The population density
2052-629: The population) lived in households, 188 (0.3%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 6,772 (9.4%) were institutionalized. There were 24,951 households, 9,796 (39.3%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 14,399 (57.7%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 2,195 (8.8%) had a female householder with no husband present, 1,006 (4.0%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 1,150 (4.6%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships , and 137 (0.5%) same-sex married couples or partnerships . 5,788 households (23.2%) were one person and 1,930 (7.7%) had someone living alone who
2109-629: The population) lived in households, 188 (0.3%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 6,772 (9.4%) were institutionalized. There were 24,951 households, 9,796 (39.3%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 14,399 (57.7%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 2,195 (8.8%) had a female householder with no husband present, 1,006 (4.0%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 1,150 (4.6%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships , and 137 (0.5%) same-sex married couples or partnerships . 5,788 households (23.2%) were one person and 1,930 (7.7%) had someone living alone who
2166-497: The sales of lots in Lincoln, ranging from 20 to 400 dollars for each lot. Upon the completion of the grading on the first division of the 18.5-mile road from Folsom to Lincoln, track laying began at Folsom on December 30, 1859. On February 15, 1860, the locomotive Sacramento, from the Sacramento Valley Railroad , crossed the bridge over the American river at Folsom with four freight cars loaded with about thirty tons of iron and ties for
2223-545: The terminus of the Gold Line of Sacramento Regional Transit District 's light rail service in 2005. A few former gold-rush era towns are located within the city limits of Folsom, including Prairie City , Salmon Falls , and Mormon Island . Folsom included a significant Chinese American community when it was first incorporated , but arsonists burned Folsom's Chinatown in March 1886, driving Chinese Americans out of town. The establishment of Folsom Prison came in 1880, when
2280-400: The town called Granite City, mostly occupied by gold miners seeking their fortune in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Though few amassed a great deal of wealth, the city prospered due to Joseph Folsom's lobbying to get a railway to connect the town with Sacramento . Joseph died in 1855, and Granite City was later renamed Folsom in his honor. The railway was abandoned in the 1980s but opened up as
2337-504: Was "the first railroad bridge of any importance built in the State" and the American "the first river crossed by a train of cars". At Auburn Ravine, where the line makes an elbow and turns northward toward Marysville, a new town called Lincoln was located earlier by Judah with town lots on sale from Wilson. At an auction in Sacramento in November 1859, over four thousand dollars was realized from
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2394-437: Was 2,386.7 inhabitants per square mile (921.5/km ). There were 17,968 housing units at an average density of 826.5 per square mile (319.1/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 77.89% Caucasian, 5.99% African American, 0.58% Native American, 7.19% Asian, 0.19% Pacific Islander, 4.71% from other races, and 3.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.47%. Of the 17,196 households 39.1% had children under
2451-437: Was 2,386.7 inhabitants per square mile (921.5/km ). There were 17,968 housing units at an average density of 826.5 per square mile (319.1/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 77.89% Caucasian, 5.99% African American, 0.58% Native American, 7.19% Asian, 0.19% Pacific Islander, 4.71% from other races, and 3.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.47%. Of the 17,196 households 39.1% had children under
2508-417: Was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 123.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 131.0 males. According to a 2007 estimate, The median household income was $ 87,542, and the median family income was $ 109,032. Males had a median income of $ 60,616 versus $ 42,434 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 30,210. About 2.6% of families and 7.3% of the population were below
2565-417: Was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 123.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 131.0 males. According to a 2007 estimate, The median household income was $ 87,542, and the median family income was $ 109,032. Males had a median income of $ 60,616 versus $ 42,434 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 30,210. About 2.6% of families and 7.3% of the population were below
2622-593: Was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.61. There were 17,600 families (70.5% of households); the average family size was 3.13. The age distribution was 17,570 people (24.3%) under the age of 18, 5,344 people (7.4%) aged 18 to 24, 23,022 people (31.9%) aged 25 to 44, 19,358 people (26.8%) aged 45 to 64, and 6,909 people (9.6%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 37.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.9 males. There were 26,109 housing units at an average density of 1,074.4 per square mile, of
2679-593: Was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.61. There were 17,600 families (70.5% of households); the average family size was 3.13. The age distribution was 17,570 people (24.3%) under the age of 18, 5,344 people (7.4%) aged 18 to 24, 23,022 people (31.9%) aged 25 to 44, 19,358 people (26.8%) aged 45 to 64, and 6,909 people (9.6%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 37.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.9 males. There were 26,109 housing units at an average density of 1,074.4 per square mile, of
2736-399: Was 80,454 at the 2020 census , up from 72,203 residents at the 2010 census . The Nisenan tribe of Native Americans had long inhabited the area. The Gold Rush of 1849 brought violence, disease and overwhelming loss for the tribes. Joseph Libbey Folsom purchased Rancho Rio de los Americanos from the heirs of San Francisco merchant William Alexander Leidesdorff , and laid out
2793-542: Was abandoned in the 1980s but opened up as the terminus of the Gold Line of Sacramento Regional Transit District 's light rail service in 2005. A few former gold-rush era towns are located within the city limits of Folsom, including Prairie City , Salmon Falls , and Mormon Island . Folsom included a significant Chinese American community when it was first incorporated , but arsonists burned Folsom's Chinatown in March 1886, driving Chinese Americans out of town. The establishment of Folsom Prison came in 1880, when
2850-415: Was able to complete in October 1861 the first division of 18.5 miles of rails from Folsom to Lincoln, which was probably the first platted railroad town in California. Thereafter, CCRR was not able to complete the rest of the road to Marysville. In 1868, CCRR was consolidated into the California and Oregon Railroad (of 1868). The California Central Railroad (CCRR) was established April 21, 1857, to build
2907-478: Was accomplished with a labor force of about a hundred men, inclusive of the Chinese laborers. The American river was crossed by building a single-span 300-ton truss bridge, 213 feet long, adapted from a design by S.W. Hall to support 120 tons of load, resting on stone piers, the top of which was 25 feet by 9 feet, constructed on the two banks of the river. According to the Sacramento Daily Union, this bridge
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#17328443152912964-675: Was at Griders (an existing stage coach station), which became known as Junction, then eventually as Roseville . According to historian Noble, this was a power play by Central Pacific for the federal financing authorized by the 1862 Pacific Railroad Acts , and the power play rendered the CCRR tracks from Folsom to Junction effectively useless. Unlike CCRR, Central Pacific received federal bonds of $ 16,000 per mile for that portion of their road between Sacramento and Arcade Creek, about seven miles, and $ 48,000 per mile east of that point, in addition to land grants. A year later in August 1865, Central Pacific maneuvered its way to buy controlling interest in
3021-582: Was completely reorganized with new directors and new President, Frank Pixley. The following summer, the company entered into contract with Col. Wilson to build the extension from Lincoln to Marysville, who then left for the Atlantic states to secure the iron necessary. He returned April 1865. Meanwhile, in December 1862, Charles Crocker, one of the Big Four of the Central Pacific Railroad , resigned from
3078-428: Was finally able to bring to completion on October 14, 1861, a 5 ft ( 1,524 mm ) gauge line on one track between Folsom and Lincoln . The completion of the railroad "changed the appearance of the locality, and breathed into the town the breath of life", birthing probably the first platted railroad town in California. In 1862, California Central had two locomotives in service between Folsom and Lincoln —
3135-457: Was one of the earliest employment in California of Chinese laborers for railroad building. In Fall 1859, S. S. Montague was hired by CCRR (his first job in California), which was probably where he met Judah. The heaviest grading on the road to Lincoln was in the first five miles from Folsom to the American river and beyond, which involved three main cuts that demanded the use of powder. The grading
3192-403: Was opened. At the time it was opened, it had the longest overhead run of electricity (22 miles) in the country. The powerhouse operated until 1952. Folsom Dam was built in 1956, providing flood control and water rights for the Sacramento Valley and created Folsom Lake . The dam is located on the southwest corner of the lake. The lake is an estimated 4.8 miles (7.7 km) from Granite Bay to
3249-403: Was opened. At the time it was opened, it had the longest overhead run of electricity (22 miles) in the country. The powerhouse operated until 1952. Folsom Dam was built in 1956, providing flood control and water rights for the Sacramento Valley and created Folsom Lake . The dam is located on the southwest corner of the lake. The lake is an estimated 4.8 miles (7.7 km) from Granite Bay to
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