Leavitt, California facts for kids
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Leavitt, California
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 Leavitt, California
Location in California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Lassen |
| Elevation | 4,104 ft (1,251 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 226986 |
Leavitt is a small place in Lassen County, California, United States. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county.
Leavitt is located next to the Southern Pacific Railroad. It is about 7 miles (11 km) east of Susanville and 7 miles west of Litchfield. The area is quite high up, at an elevation of 4,104 feet (1,251 m). Today, a large state facility is located there.
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History of Leavitt
Founding the Community
Leavitt was named after Benjamin Hanson Leavitt. He was a pioneer rancher and lumberman who moved to Lassen County in 1864. In 1912, he decided to build a small community on his ranch. At first, Leavitt had just one store, a few homes, and a place for animals. Benjamin Leavitt came from the state of Maine. His family line goes back to Samuel Leavitt from Exeter, New Hampshire.
Water Systems and Other Names
Benjamin Leavitt was also an engineer. He designed the water system for the Honey Lake Valley. This system included Leavitt Lake, which was named after him. Benjamin Leavitt also named a nearby place called Clinton, California. He named it after his hometown of Clinton in Kennebec County, Maine. Later, in 1973, the town of Clinton was renamed Leavitt Lake when new houses started to be built there. Benjamin Leavitt was married to Celara Cleveland (Edwards) Leavitt. She was born in Massachusetts.
The Leavitt Post Office
A post office was opened in Leavitt in October 1914. It was named after May F. Leavitt, who was the first person to manage the post office. However, the post office did not stay open for very long. It closed down in December 1920.
