Holmes, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Holmes
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 Holmes
Location in California
Holmes
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
Holmes is a small place in Humboldt County, California. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a neighborhood or village that is not officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's managed by the larger county it's part of.
You can find Holmes in northern California. It is located about 2.25 miles (3.6 km) north of another small community called Redcrest. Holmes sits at an elevation of 154 feet (47 meters) above sea level.
History of Holmes
Holmes has had a few names over the years. It was once called Holmes Camp, and sometimes people still refer to it as Holmes Flat.
The community was named after an important person. This person was an executive at a lumber company. A post office served the area for many years. It operated in Holmes from 1910 until 1965.
