Standish, California facts for kids
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Location in California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Lassen County |
| Elevation | 4,049 ft (1,234 m) |
| ZIP code |
96128
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
Standish is a small community in Lassen County, California. It's not officially a city, but it's a place where people live and work.
You can find Standish about 2.25 miles (3.6 km) southwest of Litchfield. The town sits high up, at about 4,049 feet (1,234 m) above sea level. It's located where County Route A3 meets U.S. Route 395. The community was named after a famous historical figure, Miles Standish.
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A Look Back: Standish History
Standish was planned in 1897 by a group called the Associated Colonies of New York. Their goal was to create special communities in the western United States. Standish was designed with ideas from Myles Standish and economic plans from a leader named Brigham Young.
Early Town Design
The town was meant to look like European villages. In these villages, most people would leave the town during the day to work in nearby fields. When Standish was built, it was expected that most residents would be farmers. Their houses were planned to be at least 100 feet apart.
Water for Farms
In the fall of 1897, the Associated Colonies bought land and a water system. This system was called the Susan River Irrigation system. They then formed a local group called the Honey Lake Valley Colonial Club. This club helped design the Standish Colony.
A 240-acre (0.97 km2) site was chosen for the town on February 5, 1898. Soon after, on February 18, 1898, a company was started to bring water for crops. This company was called the Colonial Irrigation Company of the Honey Lake Valley.
Water Problems and Delays
However, there were legal problems with the water system and who had rights to the water. These issues caused delays in building Standish. After several court battles, the company's water rights were limited. Finally, on January 14, 1905, the courts ordered the Colonial Irrigation Company to be sold. The Standish post office opened in 1899, after moving from a place called Datura.
Places to See in Standish
Standish has a few interesting spots that tell about its past.
- Standish School:
* The school district for Standish was created on January 5, 1906. * It didn't last forever, though. On July 1, 1951, the Standish school district joined with other districts. They formed the Shaffer Union School District. * After that, the Standish school building was closed.
- Standish Hall:
* Standish Hall is a very old building. * It is listed as a registered historic place. This means it's an important building because of its history.
Standish Weather
Standish has a type of weather called a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This means the summers are warm but not too hot, and they are usually dry. The average monthly temperatures don't go above 71.6 °F (22 °C). This climate is often called "Csb" on climate maps.
