Bergman, California facts for kids

Bergman was once a small community, or settlement, located in Riverside County, California. It was situated about 3 miles (5 km) east of a town called Aguanga. Today, Bergman is no longer an active town.

The Story of Bergman

The community of Bergman had a post office that opened in 1894. A post office is where people send and receive mail. However, this post office didn't stay in Bergman for long. In 1901, it was moved to the nearby town of Aguanga.

Who Was Jacob Bergman?

The name "Bergman" was chosen to honor a man named Jacob Bergman. He was an important person in the area's early history.

• Stagecoach Driver: Jacob Bergman worked as a driver and agent for the Butterfield Overland Stage. This was a famous stagecoach service that carried mail and passengers across the country a long time ago. Imagine traveling by horse-drawn carriage across vast distances!
• Civil War Veteran: He also served as a soldier in the American Civil War. A veteran is someone who has served in the military.
• Ranch Owner: Later, Jacob Bergman owned a large piece of land known as the Dutchman's or Gifthaler Ranch. An old stagecoach stop called Tejungo Station was located on his ranch.
• Postmaster: For many years, Jacob Bergman was the postmaster for the area. This meant he was in charge of the local post office.
• County Supervisor: He also served as a Supervisor for San Diego County. A County Supervisor is an elected official who helps manage the local government and make decisions for the county.