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Folsom, California

Located in Sacramento County, California, Folsom was established in 1855. Johnny Cash's 'Folsom Prison Blues' and his 1968 live album made Folsom Prison world-famous. Folsom Powerhouse was the site of the first long-distance electricity transmission in the world.
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Founded 1855 | Population 89,000 | Peak 89,000 (2024) | County Sacramento County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Folsom, California

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1855 Gold Rush Town: Mining settlement on American River.
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1880 Folsom Prison: State prison immortalized by Johnny Cash.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Folsom's character and economy.
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1895 First Long-Distance Electricity: Folsom Powerhouse transmits power to Sacramento.
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2010 Intel and Tech: Intel campus and tech employment hub.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1855 Industry
Gold Rush Town
1880 Government
Folsom Prison
1890 Culture
Higher Education
1895 Science
First Long-Distance Electricity
2010 Business
Intel and Tech

Did You Know?

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Johnny Cash's 'Folsom Prison Blues' and his 1968 live album made Folsom Prison world-famous.
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Folsom Powerhouse was the site of the first long-distance electricity transmission in the world.
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Folsom Lake is a major recreation destination for the Sacramento region.
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Folsom is located in Sacramento County, California.
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Folsom was founded in 1855.

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