Pattees Ranch, California facts for kids

Pattees Ranch was once a small community in Calaveras County, a beautiful area in California. It was located about 8 miles (13 km) northeast of another town called Jenny Lind.

What Was Pattees Ranch?

Pattees Ranch was a "settlement," which means it was a place where people lived and worked, but it wasn't a big city or town. Think of it as a small village or a collection of homes and businesses.

When Did People Live There?

We know that Pattees Ranch had a post office, which is where people sent and received mail. This post office was open for a few years, from 1865 to 1871. This tells us that people were living and doing business there during that time. After 1871, the post office closed, and the settlement likely became less active. Many small communities like Pattees Ranch grew during the California Gold Rush era but later faded away.