Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California

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Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California
Total population
over 73
Regions with significant populations
United States (California)
Languages
English, Pomoan languages
Related ethnic groups
Pomo tribes, Wappo, Lake Miwok, Wintun
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Location of Middletown Rancheria

The Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California is a federally recognized tribe of Pomo Indians, as well as some Wappo and Lake Miwok Indians, [1] in California, headquartered in Middletown, California. [2]

Contents

The tribe's reservation is the Middletown Rancheria, located north-northeast of Santa Rosa. It was established in 1910 and occupies 109 acres (0.44 km2) in Lake County. Approximately 73 tribal members live on the reservation. [1]

The Middletown Pomos own the Twin Pine Casino and Hotel, located in Middletown. [3]

Education

The ranchería is served by the Middletown Unified School District.

Notes

  1. 1 2 California Indians and Their Reservations. Archived 2010-07-26 at the Wayback Machine San Diego State University Library and Information Access. 2009 (retrieved 26 July 2009)
  2. California Tribes and Organizations. 500 Nations. (retrieved 26 July 2009)
  3. Middletown Rancheria Band Of Pomo Indians Of California. MANTA. (retrieved 26 July 2009)

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