Ishi, Oroville's most famous resident, was the last of the Yahi people and is considered the last "Stone Age" Indian to come out of the wilderness and into Western civilization. When he appeared out of the hills in East Oroville in 1911, he was immediately thrust into the national spotlight. The Visitor's Center at Lake Oroville has a thorough exhibit and documentary film on Ishi and his life in society.
Ishi Oroville's most famous resident was the last of the Yahi people and is considered the last "Stone Age" Indian to come out of the wilderness and into Western civilization When he appeared out of the hills in East Oroville in 1911 he was immediately thrust into the national spotlight The Visitor's Center at Lake Oroville has a thorough exhibit and documentary film on Ishi and his life in society