Capay, Glenn County, California facts for kids
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Capay
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 Capay
Location in California
Capay
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Glenn County |
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
Capay is a small place in Glenn County, California. It is an "unincorporated community." This means it is not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it is managed as part of the larger county.
Capay is located about 7 miles (11 kilometers) east of the town of Orland. It sits at an elevation of 187 feet (57 meters) above sea level. The name "Capay" comes from the Wintun language. In Wintun, "Kapai" means "Stream."
History of Capay
Early Land Grants
The land where Capay is located today was once part of a very large area. This area was known as the Capay Rancho. A "rancho" was a large piece of land given out by the Mexican government.
In 1844, the Mexican government granted this land to a woman named Josefa Soto. This happened before California became part of the United States.
Transfer to the United States
After California joined the United States, the new government had to decide which land grants were official. The Capay Rancho was one of only three such grants in California that the U.S. government recognized.
In 1859, the land was formally transferred to Josefa Soto. This transfer was approved by the President of the United States at that time, James Buchanan. This made the ownership of the land clear and official under U.S. law.
