About

The City of Weed, California is nestled at the base of Mount Shasta in the Cascade Mountains and half way between San Francisco and Portland. The community is surrounded by natural beauty, breathtaking vistas, and unmatched outdoor recreation. The City is a historic lumber town which has retained much of its early 1900's charm, while transitioning into a tourist destination. An easy one-hour drive north of Redding on Interstate 5 brings you to our home where you may enjoy abundant lakes and rivers, beautiful forests, wildlife, scenic drives, local art, festivals, live music, and a friendly community.

History 

The City of Weed gets its name from the founder of the local lumber mill and pioneer Abner Weed. Weed discovered that the area's strong winds were helpful in drying lumber. In 1897, Weed bought the Siskiyou Lumber and Mercantile Mill and 280 acres of land which is now the City of Weed, for the sum of $400. By the 1940's Weed boasted the world's largest sawmill.

The City of Weed was originally a company town. It was incorporated as a General Law City in 1961.