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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Yuba County |
| Elevation[1] | 1,909 ft (582 m) |
Foster Bar (also, Foster's Bar) is a former settlement in Yuba County, California. It was located on the North Yuba River 5.5 miles (8.9 km) southeast of Challenge,[2] at an elevation of 1909 feet (582 m). It was inundated by the Bullards Bar Reservoir.
The place was named after William M. Foster, miner and merchant, who opened a store here in 1849.[2] A post office operated at Foster Bar from 1852 to 1866.[2]