Whitesboro, California facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Whitesboro
Unincorporated community
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Country	United States
State	California
County	Mendocino County
Elevation	39 ft (12 m)

Whitesboro was a small, old community in Mendocino County, California. It was not a big city or town with its own local government. This type of place is called an unincorporated community.

Whitesboro was located about 1 mile (1.6 km) south-southeast of another town called Albion. It sat at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level.

The Story of Whitesboro

Whitesboro got its name in 1876. It was named after a man named L. E. White. He was the main owner of a company called the Salmon Creek Mill Company. This company likely had a big sawmill in the area.

A Busy Mill Town

For a while, Whitesboro was a busy place because of the sawmill. Sawmills cut down trees and turn them into lumber. This lumber was then used to build houses and other structures. Many people probably lived and worked there.

The Post Office Years

Whitesboro even had its own post office! It operated from 1881 until 1899. A post office is where people send and receive letters and packages. Having a post office meant Whitesboro was an important enough place to need one.

What Remains Today

Today, almost nothing is left of the old sawmill town. If you visit, you won't see many buildings from that time. However, there is still a building called the Whitesboro Grange hall. It is located on a nearby road called Navarro Ridge Road. A Grange hall is a community building often used by farmers and local groups.

Images for kids

Whitesboro Cove, Whitesboro, California

The location of the old Whitesboro CA town

Whitesboro Cove in the late 19th century, and in 2022.

Stunning view of Salmon Point, the outer tip of the Whitesboro Cove on the south side

Sunset over Whitesboro Cove