Glenn, California facts for kids
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Glenn County |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
Glenn is a small community located in Glenn County, California. It's called an unincorporated community because it doesn't have its own local government like a city does.
This community is about 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. You can find Glenn right on the Sacramento River, where two main roads, State Route 45 and State Route 162, meet. It's also about 10 miles (16 kilometers) east of Interstate 5 and the town of Willows.
The official location of Glenn is recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey. The ZIP Code for Glenn, which is also shared with nearby communities like Ordbend and Bayliss, is 95943. The phone area code for this area is 530. The U.S. Census Bureau considers Glenn a rural area.
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History of Glenn
The first post office in Glenn opened its doors in 1903. A man named A. K. Barham owned and ran the local Glenn Store. On November 14, 1913, he was appointed the postmaster, meaning he was in charge of the post office. At that time, the post office was located right inside his store.
Back then, the community of Glenn had a church, a school, several homes, and even a saloon. A. K. Barham's father worked as a foreman on one of the large wheat farms owned by Dr. Hugh J. Glenn in Glenn County.
Geography and Landmarks
The area around Glenn is mostly flat land, located right along the banks of the Sacramento River. This river is a very important natural feature in California.
One well-known spot in Glenn is the Glenn Post Office, which is located on State Route 45, just north of State Route 162. If you travel further north on State Route 45, you'll find the local Mennonite Church. There are quite a few Mennonite farming families who live and work in this region.
Much of the land around Glenn is used for farming, with many fields under cultivation. West of the community, along State Route 162 between Glenn and Willows, there is also a natural gas well field.
