Timba, California facts for kids
Timba is a small, unincorporated town located in Stanislaus County, California, United States. It's about 1 mile (1.6 km) north of the town of Newman. The name Timba comes from the Yokuts word Orestimba, which means "meeting place." You can find Timba on a map using these coordinates: 37°20′34″N 121°01′52″W / 37.34278°N 121.03111°W.
Timba's History and Name
The area now known as Timba has a rich history. Its original name was Orestimba, which meant "meeting place" in the Yokuts language. This spot was an important gathering place for Mission padres (who were Christian priests) and the local Yokuts Native American tribes.
Later, the town of Orestimba was moved a bit to the east. This move happened because of the railroad, which was a very important way to travel and transport goods back then. When the town moved, its name was shortened from Orestimba to Timba.
Orestimba was officially formed in 1854. In that same year, Stanislaus County was created from parts of Tuolumne County, California. John M. Newsome was chosen as the first supervisor for the Orestimba area by the judges of the new Stanislaus County.
Orestimba Landmark
There's a special place called the Orestimba Landmark. It's located about 6 miles (9.7 km) west of Timba, in the Diablo Range. This landmark is at the original spot where Orestimba was first located. You can find its coordinates here: 37°18.052′N 121°6.238′W / 37.300867°N 121.103967°W.
