Flumeville, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Flumeville
Rollerville
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Lumber hoist - Garcia River 1886
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 Flumeville
Location in California
Flumeville
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Mendocino County |
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
Flumeville is an old name for a place in Mendocino County, California. Today, it's usually called Rollerville or Rollerville Junction. This spot is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) north of Point Arena and sits 190 feet (58 meters) above sea level.
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What Was Flumeville?
Flumeville was once a busy area, especially because of its connection to the lumber industry. It was also known by other names like Rollville, Rollerville, or "Hoisting Works" on old maps.
Native American History
Before Flumeville was built, the area where the Flumeville bridge crosses the Garcia River was home to the Pomo people. The Pomo are a Native American tribe. Their village site was called pda'haū. Later, it became known as the Manchester ranchería or Garcia River ranchería. A ranchería was a small settlement or village for Native Americans.
The Garcia Mill and the Flume
Flumeville was the location of the Garcia Mill. This mill was important for cutting down trees and turning them into lumber. To move the heavy logs, workers built a huge water wheel and a special structure called a flume.
A flume is like a long, raised water slide or trough. It uses water to float logs from the mill down to the Pacific Ocean. This made it much easier to transport the lumber.
A Railroad Stop
In the early 1900s, Flumeville (or Rollerville) was a small town and an important stop on the railroad. This helped move goods and people around the area. However, the large flume that helped move logs was taken down in 1915.
Flumeville Today
Even though the old town of Flumeville is gone, the area is still known by its current names, Rollerville or Rollerville Junction.
Current Location
Today, the former site of Flumeville is where you turn west from Shoreline Highway to go to the Point Arena Lighthouse. It's a landmark for people traveling along the coast.
Recreation and Fishing
The Flumeville Bridge and the Rollerville Junction Campground (which is also called Flumeville Campground) are popular spots. People, especially those who enjoy fishing, often visit these places. They come to catch steelhead trout, a type of fish found in the river.
