Carey, California facts for kids
Carey (also known as Jeram) was once a small community in Mendocino County, California. It was located about 16 miles (26 km) south of a town called Covelo. Today, it is no longer an active settlement.
What Was Carey?
A "former settlement" means it was a place where people once lived and worked, perhaps with homes and businesses, but it is no longer an active town or community. Carey was one of these places in California's history.
A Place with Two Names
Carey had a short history with two different names. It even had its own post office for a few years. A post office is where mail is sent and received.
Why Was it Called Carey?
The Carey post office first opened in 1891. It was named after George R. Carey, who was the very first postmaster there. A postmaster is the person in charge of a post office.
Why Was it Called Jeram?
In 1896, the name of the post office changed from Carey to Jeram. This new name honored Father Jeram. He was important because he helped start a group of settlers from Slavonia in a nearby area called Eden Valley. A "colony" in this sense means a group of people from one place who settle together in a new area. The Jeram post office closed just one year later, in 1897.
