Sharpville, California facts for kids

Sharpville was once a small place in Fresno County, California. It was located about 4 miles (6.4 km) east-northeast of another place called Shipp. Sharpville was situated along the San Joaquin and Eastern Railroad, which was an important railway line in the area.

What Was Sharpville?

Sharpville was known as a "former settlement." This means it was a place where people once lived and worked, but it is no longer considered an active town or community today. Many small settlements like Sharpville grew up around railroads, mines, or other industries that were important a long time ago. When those industries changed or moved, the settlements often became empty.

The San Joaquin and Eastern Railroad

The San Joaquin and Eastern Railroad was a railway line built in the early 1900s. It was mainly used to transport materials and workers for building a big hydroelectric power project in the Sierra Nevada mountains. This railroad helped connect remote areas and allowed for the development of resources in places like Fresno County. Sharpville's location on this railroad suggests it might have been a stop or a small community that supported the railway's operations or the nearby industries it served.