Bryson, California facts for kids
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Bryson
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 Bryson
Location in California
Bryson
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Monterey County |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| GNIS feature ID | 252862 |
Bryson is a small, quiet place in Monterey County, California. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a settlement that isn't officially part of a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county government. Bryson was originally called Sapaque.
Discover Bryson, California
Bryson is located about 12 miles (19 kilometers) south-southeast of a place called Jolon. It sits at an elevation of 968 feet (295 meters) above sea level. Imagine being almost a thousand feet up!
How Bryson Got Its Name
The area we now call Bryson wasn't always known by that name. Its first name was Sapaque. Later, the community was renamed Bryson. This new name honored an early settler who also owned a store in the area.
The Bryson Post Office
A post office is a very important part of any community. The Bryson post office served the area for many years. It opened in 1887. Over time, the post office moved several times. It changed its location in 1889, 1898, 1899, 1905, and 1906. The Bryson post office finally closed its doors in 1937.
