In 1853–54, poet Joaquin Miller described Yreka as a bustling place with "a tide of people up and down and across other streets, as strong as if a city on the East Coast". Incorporation proceedings were completed on April 21, 1857.
in 1853–54 poet joaquin miller described yreka as a bustling place with "a tide of people up and down and across other streets as strong as if a city on the east coast" incorporation proceedings were completed on april 21 1857