Declezville, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
South Fontana
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| Nickname(s):
The Ridge, Southridge
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 South Fontana
Location in California
South Fontana
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | San Bernardino |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 57,832 |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes |
92337
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| GNIS feature ID | 1656478 |
Declezville is a small area in southern California. It used to be an "unincorporated community." This means it was a settlement without its own local government. Today, Declezville is part of the city of Fontana. It is located in San Bernardino County.
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History of Declezville
Who Was William Declez?
Declezville is named after a man named William Declez. He was born in France but became a U.S. citizen. William Declez was famous for his business that worked with marble and granite.
Granite Quarries and the Railroad
In the 1860s, William Declez started opening granite quarries. These were places where large amounts of granite stone were dug out of the ground. His quarries were in the Jurupa Hills in Southern California.
The Southern Pacific Railroad played a big part in naming Declezville. The railroad built a special track, called a "spur," to reach Declez's large granite quarries. The railroad named the meeting point "Declez." The end of the track, where the granite was loaded, was called "Declezville." This was all named after William Declez, who owned the granite business.
Today, Declezville is still a community. It is located in the southern part of Fontana.
Where is Declezville?
Declezville is in the southwestern part of the city of Fontana. It sits at the base of the Jurupa Mountains. It is also on the edge of the Pomona Valley. The area is about 938 feet (286 meters) above sea level.
