Cadogan, California facts for kids

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Cadogan was once a small community, or "settlement," located in Fresno County, California. It was about 20 miles (32 kilometers) south of a town called Mendota, California. Today, Cadogan is no longer an active community.

What Was Cadogan?

Cadogan was a former settlement. This means it was once a small group of homes or a community, but it doesn't exist as a recognized town or village anymore. It was located in Fresno County, California, which is a large county in the central part of California. Its exact location was about 20 miles (32 km) south of another place called Mendota, California.

How Did Cadogan Get Its Name?

The name "Cadogan" came from a person named James J. Cadogan. He was the very first postmaster for the area. A postmaster is the person in charge of a post office.

The Post Office at Hayes

Even though the settlement was named Cadogan, the post office that served the area was actually called Hayes. This post office operated for a short time, from 1894 to 1895. Post offices were very important back then because they helped people send and receive letters and packages, connecting communities.

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