Likely Rancheria

Likely Rancheria
Total population
(1800 Pit River Indians, 0 living on rancheria)
Regions with significant populations
 United States ( California)
Languages
English
Religion
traditional tribal religion, Christianity
Related ethnic groups
other Pit River Indians[1]

The Likely Rancheria is a federal Indian reservation belonging to the Pit River Tribe, a federally recognized tribe of indigenous people of California. The ranchería is located in Modoc County in northern California.[2]

Likely Rancheria is 1.32 acres (5,300 m2) large. It was purchased by the Pit River Tribe in 1922[1] and serves as their tribal cemetery.[2] It has the distinction of being the smallest Indian reservation in the United States. It is located about two miles southeast of the community of Likely, in Modoc County.

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  1. 1 2 Pritzker 117
  2. 1 2 "Likely Rancheria." SDSU: California Indians and their Reservations." Retrieved 28 Nov 2012.

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Coordinates: 41°12′17″N 120°28′44″W / 41.20472°N 120.47889°W / 41.20472; -120.47889

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