Lockeford, California facts for kids
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Downtown Lockeford
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Location in San Joaquin County and the state of California
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 Lockeford, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | San Joaquin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.387 sq mi (21.723 km2) |
| • Land | 8.341 sq mi (21.603 km2) |
| • Water | 0.046 sq mi (0.120 km2) 0.55% |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
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| • Total | 3,521 |
| • Density | 419.82/sq mi (162.086/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95237
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| Area code(s) | 209 |
| FIPS code | 06-42104 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0277543 |
| Reference #: | 365 |
Lockeford is a small community in San Joaquin County, California, in the United States. It's not an official city but is a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means the United States Census Bureau has drawn lines around it for counting people. In 2020, about 3,521 people lived there.
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History of Lockeford
Lockeford has a special spot in California's history. It is recognized as California Historical Landmark #365. The town got its name from Dean Jewett Locke. He and his brother Elmer first came to this area in 1851.
Dean Locke started a ranch and later helped create the town. His wife, Delia Locke, came up with the name "Lockeford" in 1859. The name refers to a "ford" (a shallow place to cross a river) that Dean built across the Mokelumne River. Delia Locke wrote diaries that tell the story of Lockeford's early days. You can find these diaries at the University of the Pacific.
In exciting news, Amazon announced in June 2022 that Lockeford would be one of the first places in the U.S. to get Amazon orders delivered by Amazon Prime Air drones.
Where is Lockeford?
Lockeford is located in California at coordinates 38°9′27″N 121°9′5″W.
The area covers about 8.4 square miles (21.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
California State Route 88 serves the town. This road is one of four main routes that cross the Sierra Nevada mountains in this region.
Who Lives in Lockeford?
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In 2010, Lockeford had a population of 3,233 people. By 2020, the population grew to 3,521. Most people in Lockeford live in homes, not in group living situations.
The community has a mix of families and individuals. Many households have children under 18. The average age of people living in Lockeford is around 39 years old.
Famous People from Lockeford
Some notable people have connections to Lockeford:
- Weldon B. Cooke – An early pioneer in aviation.
- Ken Shamrock – A well-known former UFC fighter and professional wrestler.
See also
In Spanish: Lockeford para niños
