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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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Latest News in Folsom

Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Contestant Misses Out On $61,000 Over This Tough Puzzle
A Wheel of Fortune contestant saw $61,000 slip away in the Bonus Round last week, leaving fans stunned over what many called one o…
Jan 1, 1970
Dead or Missing Scientists Pose “National Security Threat,” Top House Republican Warns as Oversight Committee Launches Probe
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has declared a series of deaths and disappearances involving at least 11 Am…
Jan 1, 1970
Trump’s Psychedelic Pivot: Executive Order Accelerates Review of Mind-Altering Drugs for Mental Health Crisis
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Saturday directing federal agencies to fast-track the review and potential app…
Jan 1, 1970
White House Signals Review of Mysterious Deaths and Disappearances Among U.S. Scientists in Sensitive Fields
The Trump administration has indicated it will examine a cluster of unexplained deaths and disappearances involving at least 10 Am…
Jan 1, 1970
California’s “Stop Nick Shirley Act”: Privacy Measure or Assault on Investigative Journalism?
California lawmakers advanced a controversial bill Monday that critics have dubbed the “Stop Nick Shirley Act,” raising sharp …
Jan 1, 1970
Sexual Assault Probe and Staff Revolt Threaten to End Congressman’s California Gubernatorial Bid
Rep. Eric Swalwell’s once-promising campaign for California governor has unraveled with breathtaking speed. In little more than …

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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