Aberdeen, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Aberdeen
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 Aberdeen
Location in California
Aberdeen
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Inyo County |
| Elevation | 3,914 ft (1,193 m) |
Aberdeen (which was once called Aberdeen Station and Tibbets) is a small, unincorporated community located in Inyo County, California. It sits at an elevation of about 3,914 feet (1,193 meters) above sea level. This quiet area is found about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) north-northwest of Independence, another town in California.
A Look Back: The History of Aberdeen
How Aberdeen Got Its Name
Aberdeen was given its name after the city of Aberdeen, Scotland. This shows a connection to places across the world, even in a small California community.
The Moving Post Office
Originally, Aberdeen was located a bit east of where it is now. It was near the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks.
A post office first opened in 1895 with the name Tibbotts. It later moved and changed its name to Aberdeen in 1896. The post office closed in 1898 but then reopened in 1921. It finally closed for good in 1934. The name Tibbets honors a local family who owned a ranch in the area.
