Interested in fun facts and the history of Weed, CA?
Then read on!
- Weed was named after Abner Weed, a lumber baron who established the town in the mid-1800s.
- The town was originally called Weedville but later shortened to Weed.
- Weed is located at the base of Mount Shasta, a dormant volcano and the second highest peak in the Cascades Mountain Range.
- Weed has a population of approximately 3,000 people.
- The town is known for its outdoor recreation opportunities, such as hiking, fishing, and skiing.
- Weed has a rich railroad history and was a prominent stop on the Southern Pacific Railroad in the early 1900s.
- The town has been impacted by severe wildfires in recent years, including the devastating Carr Fire in 2018.