Burckhalter, California facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Burckhalter
former settlement
Burckhalter Location in California
Country	United States
State	California
County	Nevada County

Burckhalter (also spelled Burkhalter) was once a small community in Nevada County, California. Today, it is known as a "former settlement," meaning it was a place where people lived and worked, but it no longer exists as an active town or village.

Discovering Burckhalter

Burckhalter was a small settlement located in the beautiful state of California. It was situated about 2 miles (about 3.2 kilometers) southeast of a place called Boca. Many small settlements like Burckhalter popped up in California during the late 1800s, often connected to mining, logging, or transportation routes.

The Post Office Story

One of the most important parts of any community back then was its post office. A post office helped people send and receive letters, packages, and news. It was a vital link to the outside world.

Burckhalter had its own post office! It operated for a few years, from 1891 to 1896. This means that for five years, people living in and around Burckhalter could send and get their mail right there. The settlement was named after Walter Burckhalter, who was the very first postmaster. A postmaster is the person in charge of a post office. Naming a place after its first postmaster was a common way to honor important community members.