Toolwass, California facts for kids
Toolwass was once a small community in Kern County, California. It was located about 40 kilometers (or 25 miles) southeast of a larger city called Bakersfield.
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What Was Toolwass?
Toolwass was a "former settlement." This means it was a place where people once lived and worked, but it is no longer an active town or village today. Many small settlements like Toolwass grew up in California during the late 1800s. They often appeared near new mines, farms, or transportation routes.
The Toolwass Post Office
One important part of the Toolwass community was its post office. A post office is where people send and receive mail. The post office in Toolwass was open for a short time, from 1892 to 1899. Having a post office meant that Toolwass was a recognized place where people lived and needed to connect with the outside world.
Why Did the Post Office Close?
When a post office closes, it often means the community around it is shrinking. People might have moved away, or the main reason for the settlement (like a mine) might have stopped operating. After 1899, residents of Toolwass would have had to go to a nearby town to send or get their mail.
Where Was Toolwass Located?
Toolwass was in Kern County, which is in the southern part of California's Central Valley. This area is known for its agriculture and, historically, for oil and mining. Being 25 miles southeast of Bakersfield means it was in a more rural area, away from the main city.
