Janesville, California facts for kids
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Janesville
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Location of Janesville in Lassen County, California.
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 Janesville
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Lassen County |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.199 sq mi (34.186 km2) |
| • Land | 13.187 sq mi (34.154 km2) |
| • Water | 0.012 sq mi (0.032 km2) 0.09% |
| Elevation | 4,239 ft (1,292 m) |
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| • Total | 2,461 |
| • Density | 186.45/sq mi (71.989/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
96114
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1658853; 2611437 |
Janesville (also called Lassen) is a small community in Lassen County, California. It is located about 11 miles (18 km) southeast of Susanville. Janesville sits on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It is about 4,239 feet (1,292 meters) above sea level.
In 2020, about 2,461 people lived in Janesville. This was more than the 1,408 people who lived there in 2010.
The community has an elementary school and a park. You can also find four churches, two gas stations, a pizza place, and a coffee shop. There is a vet for animals, a hardware store, a post office, and other small businesses. Janesville covers an area of about 8 miles (13 km). Its ZIP Code is 96114, and its area code is 530.
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History of Janesville
Fort Janesville
In 1860, settlers in the area built a special fort called Fort Janesville. This happened after a conflict called the Paiute War. The settlers wanted to protect themselves from possible attacks by Native Americans. The fort had strong walls and a special lookout tower. Even though no attack happened, the fort was an important place for safety. Today, the spot where the fort stood is a California Historic Landmark. This means it is a special place that helps us remember history.
In 1864, Janesville almost became the main town, or "county seat," for Lassen County. However, it lost to Susanville by just one vote! The Janesville post office first opened in 1861. It later changed its name to Lassen in 1914, but then changed back to Janesville in 1923. The town was named after Jane Bankhead, who was the wife of one of the first people to settle there.
Geography of Janesville
Janesville covers a total area of about 13.2 square miles (34.2 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. This means there is very little water within the community's boundaries.
People of Janesville
In 2010, Janesville had a population of 1,408 people. Most of the people living in Janesville were White (about 91%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander people. About 8.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Most people in Janesville lived in family homes. About 24% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was 45 years. This means half the people were older than 45 and half were younger. For every 100 females, there were about 106 males. Most homes in Janesville were owned by the people living in them.
See also
In Spanish: Janesville (California) para niños
