Bella Vista, California facts for kids
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Bella Vista
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Location of Bella Vista in Shasta County, California
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 Bella Vista, California
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Shasta |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.64 sq mi (68.99 km2) |
| • Land | 26.44 sq mi (68.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) 0.64% |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
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| • Total | 3,641 |
| • Density | 137.70/sq mi (53.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
96008
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| GNIS feature ID | 2582942 |
Bella Vista means "Beautiful View" in Spanish. It is a small community in Shasta County, California. Bella Vista is located about 9 miles (14 km) northeast of Redding. It is also about 5 miles (8 km) north of Palo Cedro.
In 2020, the population of Bella Vista was 3,641 people. This was an increase from 2,781 people in 2010. Long ago, Bella Vista was a busy town known for its lumber industry. It even had its own railroad.
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About Bella Vista's Location
Bella Vista is a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a place identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistics. The area covers about 22.3 square miles (57.9 km2). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Bella Vista's Past: A Lumber Town
Bella Vista was once a very active lumber town. Lumber is wood that has been cut and prepared for use. A special structure called a lumber flume brought wood to a mill in Bella Vista. This flume was finished in August 1888.
What was a Lumber Flume?
A lumber flume was a V-shaped channel. It was built high up, sometimes 90 feet (27 meters) tall. It was supported by tall scaffolds. Lumber from a place called Round Mountain would float down this flume. It traveled to the mill in Bella Vista. At the mill, the wood was treated and then sent south.
The "Dump" and Early Town Life
The place where the lumber flume ended was called "the dump." This is because the lumber was "dumped" there. The first town area had a general store, company offices, and other buildings. Bella Vista grew into a busy community. At its busiest, about 2,000 people lived there. The town had shops, places to relax, and even gas stations.
The Anderson and Bella Vista Railway
Bella Vista also had its own train line. It was called the Anderson and Bella Vista Railway. This railway was about 15 miles (24 km) long. It carried lumber and other goods. The train took these items to a larger railway connection in Anderson, California.
Work on this railway started around 1891. It helped move the lumber from Bella Vista to Anderson. The railway was no longer used in the 1930s and was taken apart.
Why the Flume Stopped Short
The lumber flume started at Hatchet Mountain and was 32 miles (51 km) long. It ended at "the dump" in Bella Vista. The lumber company wanted to extend the flume all the way to Anderson. However, the land in the valley was too flat. A flume needs a slope to work properly. So, they had to find other ways, like the railway, to move the lumber.
Population Information
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| 2020 | 3,641 | — | |
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In 2010, Bella Vista had 2,781 residents. By 2020, the population grew to 3,641 people. Most of the people living in Bella Vista are White. There are also people from various other backgrounds. About 6.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino in 2010.
Most people in Bella Vista live in homes. In 2010, there were 1,037 households. Many of these households had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 2.67 people. The median age in Bella Vista was 46.2 years old in 2010.
Learning in Bella Vista
Bella Vista has its own school district. It is called the Bella Vista Elementary School District.
See also
In Spanish: Bella Vista (California) para niños
