Cromwell, California facts for kids

Cromwell was once a small settlement, which is like a very small town or community, located in Lassen County, California, in the United States. Today, it is no longer an active community.

What Was Cromwell?

Cromwell was a place where people lived and worked for a short time. It was considered a "former settlement" because it no longer exists as a populated area. Many small settlements like Cromwell were created during times when people were exploring and settling new parts of the country, often near resources or new transportation routes.

Where Was Cromwell Located?

This former settlement was situated about 9 miles (which is about 14.5 kilometers) north of a town called Doyle. Both Cromwell and Doyle are in Lassen County, which is in the northeastern part of California.

How Did Cromwell Get Its Name?

The name "Cromwell" was chosen to honor a person named F.T. Cromwell. He was the one who helped plan and set up the town. It was common for new towns and settlements to be named after important people who helped establish them.

The Short Story of Cromwell's Post Office

Even though Cromwell was a small place, it had its own post office for a brief period. The post office was open from 1912 to 1913. A post office is a place where people can send and receive mail. Having a post office usually means there were enough people living in the area to need this service, even if only for a short time. After 1913, the post office closed, suggesting that the settlement either became very small or people moved away.