Buckhorn, Ventura County, California facts for kids
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Buckhorn, California
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 Buckhorn, California
Location in California
Buckhorn, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Ventura |
| Established | 1869 |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
93015
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| Area code(s) | 805 |
| FIPS code | 06-08688 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1660388 |
Buckhorn is a small, historic spot in Ventura County, California. It is not a city or town. Instead, it is a "populated place" along State Route 126. This means people live there, but it does not have its own local government. Buckhorn is a rural area, about two miles from the town of Piru.
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Discovering Buckhorn's History
Buckhorn is located in the Santa Clara River Valley. It was once a very important stop for travelers.
A Busy Stagecoach Stop
In the past, Buckhorn was a regular eating place. It was known for being halfway between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. This made it a perfect stop for stagecoaches. Stagecoaches were like old-time buses that carried people and mail.
The Warring family ran this important stop. They arrived in Ventura County in 1869. They also owned the nearby Buckhorn Ranch.
The Railroad Arrives
Buckhorn also became a station on the first coast rail line. This train line reached the valley in 1887. Trains helped connect different parts of California.
Changes in Rail Routes
Later, in 1904, the Santa Susana Tunnel was finished. This new tunnel made the route through Oxnard and Simi Valley more direct. It became the main way to travel between Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Even with the new route, the original line through Buckhorn stayed busy. It was used to ship farm products like citrus fruits.
The Santa Paula Branch Line
Today, the Santa Paula Branch Line no longer connects to Santa Clarita. Parts of the tracks were washed away. The place where this line meets the main train line is near the East Ventura station.
