Welcome to Sawyers Bar ...
Sawyers Bar is located in Siskiyou County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Sawyers Bar, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was in a book dated 1895.
Sawyers Bar is 2,240 feet [683 m] above sea level.<2> In other words, the elevation of Sawyers Bar is about ½ mile above sea level.
Time Zone: Sawyers Bar lies in the Pacific Time Zone (PST/PDT) and observes daylight saving time
The area code for Sawyers Bar: (530)
The ZIP code for Sawyers Bar: 96027<3>
Communities near Sawyers Bar ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Sawyers Bar.
- Etna
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Etna
- Etna is located in Siskiyou County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 706 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Etna <4>
- Cecilville
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cecilville
- Cecilville is located in Siskiyou County
- Forks of Salmon
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forks of Salmon
- Forks of Salmon is located in Siskiyou County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Forks of Salmon <4>
- Callahan
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Callahan
- Callahan is located in Siskiyou County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Callahan <4>
- Cheeseville
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cheeseville
- Cheeseville is located in Siskiyou County
- Somes Bar
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Somes Bar
- Somes Bar is located in Siskiyou County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Somes Bar <4>
- Greenview
(20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenview
- Greenview is located in Siskiyou County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Greenview <4>
- Mugginsville
(21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mugginsville
- Mugginsville is located in Siskiyou County
- Orleans
(21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orleans
- Orleans is located in Humboldt County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Orleans <4>
- Oro Fino
(22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Sawyers Bar. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Sawyers Bar.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Sawyers Bar. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Sawyers Bar.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Sawyers Bar. See our Newspapers Page for Sawyers Bar.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Sawyers Bar ...
Looking for more information about Sawyers Bar? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Sawyers Bar, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Sawyers Bar.
Adding Sawyers Bar to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Sawyers Bar in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Sawyers Bar was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Sawyers Bar.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Sawyers Bar. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Siskiyou County: www.co.siskiyou.ca.us/
The official website for State of California: https://www.ca.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of California's counties, including Siskiyou, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Sawyers Bar - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Sawyers Bar). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Sawyers Bar or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |