Memories of the people, places and things that make Citrus Heights who we are.
Welcome to the Citrus Heights Historical Society. Our goal here is to show you interesting aspects of the history of our city.
Citrus Heights Community Club
The Citrus Heights Community Club was formed in 1924 to provide civic and social services to the community. This was at a time when government agencies were unable to provide basic services such as road maintenance and fire protection. In 1928, the Community Club purchased the old Sylvan Schoolhouse and moved it a quarter mile…
Arcade Cripple Creek Trail Historical Guide
The Arcade Cripple Creek Trail runs through some historic landmarks such as the Mitchell Farm, Pilchar Farm and C-Bar-C Ranch.
Small Family Farm Era
In 1910, real estate developer, Walt Trainor, began to buy large farms in northeast Sacramento County and subdivide them into smaller, 5 to 10 acre parcels. He marketed these parcels to people who wanted an income-generating farm in the country. Citrus fruit was a popular and profitable crop to grow at the time, so Walt…
Roseville Railyard Explosions
Citrus Heights Fire Battalion Chief, Lloyd Patterson, arrived at Fire Station 6 on the morning of Saturday, April 28, 1973. Located in the town of Antelope, the tiny fire station had just been completed the day before and Chief Patterson was there to inspect it. Lt. F. Grundy, who lived at the station along with…
Dry Farming Era: 1850-1920
While some early settlers catered to teamsters along the Auburn Road, others came to Citrus Heights with an eye on farming.
The Roadhouse Era: 1849-1864
Soon after gold was discovered in 1848, a road was established from Sacramento to Auburn and beyond to carry supplies to the miners.