Cedarville, California facts for kids
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Cedarville
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Satellite Imagery of Cedarville, California. Taken on September 29, 1999.
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Location of Cedarville in Modoc County, California
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 Cedarville
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Modoc |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.45 sq mi (14.10 km2) |
| • Land | 5.44 sq mi (14.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) 0.08% |
| Elevation | 4,652 ft (1,418 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 437 |
| • Density | 80.30/sq mi (31.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
96104
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| GNIS feature ID | 220805; 2582971 |
Cedarville is a small community in Modoc County, California, in the United States. It used to be called Surprise Valley and Deep Creek. Cedarville is located about 20 miles (32 km) east of Alturas. It sits high up, at about 4,652 feet (1,418 m) above sea level. In 2020, 437 people lived there.
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About Cedarville's Location
Cedarville is found at 41°31' North and 120°10' West. This community covers an area of about 5.4 square miles (14 km2). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
Cedarville is the biggest town in a place called Surprise Valley. It's located at the base of the Warner Mountains, right where Cedar Canyon opens up. It's also close to the western edge of Middle Alkali Lake.
A Look Back at Cedarville's History
How Cedarville Started
Cedarville began around 1864. It was first known as Deep Creek. The town was a helpful stopping point for wagon trains traveling through the area.
In 1867, two men named William Cressler and John Bonner set up a trading post. This was the first store in Modoc County. They also built the first road over Cedar Pass. This road connected Surprise Valley to Alturas and the rest of Modoc County.
The town got its first post office in 1869. Its current name, Cedarville, comes from a town in Ohio.
Growth of the Town
Before Modoc County was officially formed in 1874, Lake City was the main town in Surprise Valley. But by 1880, Cedarville had grown to be the largest town. It had about 220 people.
After Fort Bidwell, which was 20 miles (32 km) north, was no longer a military base, Cedarville became even more important. Its central spot and easy access to Cedar Pass made it the main place for people and businesses in the valley.
In 1913, a book described Cedarville as having about 500 people. The Laxague Lumber Company mill was in Cedarville. It provided jobs for many people, usually between 18 and 60 residents.
Important Historical Spots
Cedarville has two special places marked as California Historical Landmarks. These markers help us remember important events and people from the past.
Bonner Grade Landmark
About Six miles (9.7 km) west of Cedarville, you'll find Bonner Grade. This is California Historical Landmark number 15.
The sign says:
- NO. 15 BONNER GRADE - The first road from Cedarville to Alturas followed the course of the present highway over Warner Mountains from Surprise Valley. It was named in honor of John H. Bonner, who was instrumental in securing the construction of the road over Bonner Grade in 1869.
This means John H. Bonner helped build the first road connecting Cedarville to Alturas in 1869. The road goes up a 6% slope between Bear Mountain and Payne Peak.
Cressler and Bonner Trading Post Landmark
Inside Cedarville Park, you can find California Historical Landmark number 14.
The sign says:
- NO. 14 CRESSLER AND BONNER TRADING POST, 1865 - Cressler and Bonner started the first mercantile establishment in Modoc County here, in the first building erected in the town of Cedarville. They carried on a thriving business with emigrants en route to California and Oregon, and later with Surprise Valley settlers.
This landmark tells us that William Cressler and John Bonner opened the very first store in Modoc County right here in Cedarville in 1865. They sold goods to travelers heading to California and Oregon, and later to the people who settled in Surprise Valley.
Who Lives in Cedarville?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 437 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Population in 2010
In 2010, Cedarville had 514 people. Most of the people were White (82.1%). There were also Native American (2.9%) and African American (0.2%) residents. About 11.5% of the population were from other races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 16.7% of the population.
Most people (95.3%) lived in regular homes. There were 237 households. About 23.2% of these homes had children under 18. Many homes (41.4%) were married couples. The average household had about 2 people. The average family had about 2.7 people.
The population had a mix of ages. About 18.3% were under 18. The largest group, 29.0%, was between 45 and 64 years old. The median age was 49.5 years. This means half the people were younger than 49.5 and half were older.
Most homes (61.6%) were owned by the people living in them. The rest (38.4%) were rented.
Population in 2000
In 2000, the area around Cedarville (within Zip Code 96104) had 849 people. Most were White (90.3%). Other groups included Native American (3.8%) and Asian (0.7%). About 8.5% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age was 46.6 years. The income for a household was about $34,265 per year. About 18.5% of the people and 14.1% of families lived below the poverty line.
Cedarville's Weather
Cedarville has a steppe climate. This means it's usually dry, but not a desert. It gets some rain and snow, but not a lot.
| Climate data for Cedarville, California (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1894–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 69 (21) |
72 (22) |
80 (27) |
88 (31) |
98 (37) |
105 (41) |
110 (43) |
111 (44) |
106 (41) |
96 (36) |
79 (26) |
66 (19) |
111 (44) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 43.5 (6.4) |
47.5 (8.6) |
53.6 (12.0) |
59.6 (15.3) |
68.9 (20.5) |
79.4 (26.3) |
90.5 (32.5) |
89.3 (31.8) |
81.2 (27.3) |
67.3 (19.6) |
51.5 (10.8) |
42.0 (5.6) |
64.5 (18.1) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 32.7 (0.4) |
35.7 (2.1) |
40.9 (4.9) |
46.1 (7.8) |
54.8 (12.7) |
63.6 (17.6) |
73.0 (22.8) |
70.9 (21.6) |
62.7 (17.1) |
50.8 (10.4) |
39.0 (3.9) |
31.4 (−0.3) |
50.1 (10.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 21.9 (−5.6) |
23.9 (−4.5) |
28.2 (−2.1) |
32.6 (0.3) |
40.8 (4.9) |
47.9 (8.8) |
55.5 (13.1) |
52.5 (11.4) |
44.2 (6.8) |
34.3 (1.3) |
26.5 (−3.1) |
20.9 (−6.2) |
35.8 (2.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −23 (−31) |
−17 (−27) |
−2 (−19) |
10 (−12) |
19 (−7) |
22 (−6) |
31 (−1) |
27 (−3) |
21 (−6) |
1 (−17) |
−7 (−22) |
−28 (−33) |
−28 (−33) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.71 (43) |
1.16 (29) |
1.48 (38) |
1.41 (36) |
1.35 (34) |
0.67 (17) |
0.24 (6.1) |
0.23 (5.8) |
0.34 (8.6) |
0.94 (24) |
1.55 (39) |
2.04 (52) |
13.12 (333) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 6.1 (15) |
3.3 (8.4) |
2.3 (5.8) |
0.8 (2.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.3 (0.76) |
2.8 (7.1) |
6.6 (17) |
22.2 (56) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 9.3 | 8.3 | 9.3 | 9.2 | 8.5 | 4.8 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 5.3 | 8.8 | 10.1 | 79.6 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 2.2 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.2 | 2.4 | 9.1 |
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Things to Do and See
Cedarville hosts a fun event every August called the Last Frontier Fair. Visitors can find places to stay, like bed and breakfast inns.
One popular spot is the Warner Mountains. Much of these mountains are part of the Modoc National Forest. The main office for the Warner Mountain Ranger District is right in downtown Cedarville.
Schools in Cedarville
Children in Cedarville go to schools run by the Surprise Valley Joint Unified District. These include Surprise Valley High School and Surprise Valley Elementary and Middle School.
Important Services
Cedarville has its own ZIP code, which is 96104. Phone numbers in Cedarville start with (530) 279. Frontier Communications provides wired phone service.
The Surprise Valley Hospital District operates Cedarville Hospital. It's located on Main Street at Washington. There's also a small airport, Cedarville Airport, about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) north of California State Route 299.
Famous People From Cedarville
- Steven Kistler: He was a scientist and engineer born in Cedarville in 1900. He invented something amazing called aerogel.
- Clinton Romesha: He received the Medal of Honor and graduated from Surprise Valley High School.
Images for kids
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The Wall Canyon Wilderness Study Area, about 25 miles (40 km) SE in Nevada, features a fine fall color display in mid-October.
See also
In Spanish: Cedarville (California) para niños
