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Tarr's Ranch was a small place where people used to live in Butte County, California, United States. It was located about 6.5 miles (10.5 kilometers) southeast of a city called Oroville. Today, it's no longer an active settlement, meaning people don't live there anymore.

What Was Tarr's Ranch?

Tarr's Ranch was a former settlement, which means it was once a community or a group of homes, but it isn't anymore. It was named after a man named Joseph L. Tarr. He was important because he was the very first postmaster for the area.

A Brief History

A post office was set up at Tarr's Ranch in 1856. This was a really important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. Imagine a time before emails and phones! The post office helped people stay connected. However, the post office at Tarr's Ranch only operated for a few years. In 1859, it was moved to another nearby settlement called Wyandotte. This move likely meant that Tarr's Ranch became less central to the community.

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