Rumsey, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rumsey
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 Rumsey
Location in California
Rumsey
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Yolo County |
| Elevation | 420 ft (128 m) |
Rumsey is a small community in Yolo County, California. It's called an unincorporated community because it doesn't have its own local government like a city does. It's also a census-designated place (CDP), which means the government counts its population for statistics.
Rumsey is located about 18 miles (29 km) northwest of Esparto. You can find it in the Capay Valley, in the northwestern part of Yolo County. The community sits at an elevation of 420 feet (128 meters) above sea level. Rumsey's ZIP Code is 95679, and its area code 530.
History of Rumsey
How Rumsey Got Its Name
A post office was first set up near the Rumsey community in 1878. At that time, it was called "Rock." This name came from a nearby rock landmark.
In 1888, the post office moved about two miles north. It moved to the end of the Vaca Valley and Clear Lake Railroad line. When it moved, its name was changed to "Rumsey." This new name was given in honor of Captain D.C. Rumsey, who owned the land where the post office was relocated.
The 1906 Earthquake and Cache Creek
The famous 1906 San Francisco earthquake also affected Rumsey. North of Rumsey, a large landslide temporarily blocked Cache Creek. This happened on a Tuesday night after the earthquake.
The water level in Cache Creek started to drop. In some places, the creek even became dry. Officials from the local Water Company investigated and found that a landslide had created a dam across the creek. This landslide happened near the Leonard ranch in Lake County.
Eventually, the water broke through the landslide dam. This caused serious flooding in the Rumsey area.
See also
In Spanish: Rumsey (California) para niños
