Batavia, California facts for kids
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Batavia, California
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 Batavia, California
Location in California
Batavia, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Solano |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Area code(s) | 707 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1655814 |
Batavia is a small, unincorporated community located in Solano County, California, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place with a name but doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county. Batavia is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) southwest of the town of Dixon.
Discovering Batavia: A Look at Its Past
Batavia got its name around 1870. It was named after the Latin word for The Netherlands. This community was once an important stop along the California Pacific Railroad line.
How Batavia Began
Records show that Batavia was planned out in 1868. People even laid out several streets, hoping it would grow into a bigger settlement. However, it mostly stayed a small place. Its main features were a train depot and just a few homes.
The Decline of a Railroad Town
Life in Batavia changed significantly over time. In 1917, a big fire destroyed its warehouses. This was a major setback for the community. Later, as cars and trucks became more common, people started traveling by highway instead of by train. This shift meant that railroad stops like Batavia became less important. As a result, Batavia's population and activity slowly declined.
