Tassajara, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tassajara
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Tassajara School from 1889
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 Tassajara
Location in California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| GNIS ID | 253965 |
| FIPS code | 06-77973 |
Tassajara is a small place in Contra Costa County, California. It is not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it is an unincorporated community. This means it is part of the larger county area.
The name Tassajara comes from a Spanish word, "tasajera." This word means "a place where meat is hung to dry." It is located near Tassajara Creek. Tassajara is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) south-southeast of Mount Diablo. It sits at an elevation of 709 feet (216 meters) above sea level. Tassajara is also part of a larger area called a "census designated place" (CDP) with Blackhawk. A CDP is a special area the government uses for counting people.
A Look Back in Time: Tassajara's History
Tassajara has a short but interesting history. Before 1959, the community had a slightly different name. It was known as Tassajero. The name was later changed to Tassajara.
For many years, Tassajara had its own post office. This was a place where people could send and receive mail. The post office was open from 1896 until 1922. After 1922, people in Tassajara likely got their mail from a nearby town.
