Asco, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Asco
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 Asco
Location in California
Asco
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
Asco was once a small, unnamed community in the Amador Valley in California. Today, it is part of the city of Pleasanton in Alameda County, California.
This area is located about 6 miles (10 km) west of Livermore. It sits at an elevation of 351 feet (107 meters) above sea level. You can find it along what used to be the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks. These old tracks are now a popular walking and biking path called the Iron Horse Regional Trail.
History of Asco
The name "Asco" comes from a company called the Alameda Sugar Company (ASC). This company was very important to the area's history.
Sugar Beet Farming
The Alameda Sugar Company started growing crops in this area in 1899. They mainly grew sugar beets. Sugar beets are plants that look a bit like large parsnips, but they are used to make sugar.
The company later changed its name to Holly Sugar Company. They continued farming sugar beets in Asco until the middle of the 20th century. This farming helped the local economy for many years.
