Woody, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Woody
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 Woody
Location in California
Woody
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Elevation | 1,654 ft (504 m) |
| Population
(2008)
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| • Total | 135 |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes |
93287
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Woody is a small place in Kern County, California, in the United States. It used to be called Weringdale. Woody is an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government. Instead, it is managed by the larger Kern County.
Woody is located in the hills of the Greenhorn Mountains. It is about 25 miles (40 km) north of Bakersfield. The town sits at an elevation of about 1,654 feet (504 meters) above sea level.
History of Woody
Woody was named after Sparrell Walter Woody. He and his wife settled there in 1862. The first school district in Woody started in 1873. A post office, where people could send and receive mail, opened in 1889.
In 1891, Joseph Weringer found copper nearby. He started the Greenback Mine. He also built a big hotel with nine rooms called the Weringdale Hotel. Later, in 1894, gold was found on Blue Mountain. The town, then known as Weringdale, grew to over 100 people. By 1909, Joseph Weringer divided the land into smaller plots. The community's name then went back to Woody.
Woody has always been a small ranch town. Its population has not changed much since the 1890s. Today, you can find the post office, a fire department, and the Blue Mountain Graveyard on the edge of town. There is also an elementary school for kids. A community hall hosts gatherings and events for the people of Woody. There used to be a restaurant and bar, but it closed down.
There is a local story that says the famous outlaw Joaquin Murrieta once had a secret cave or hideout in the area. He supposedly used it when he was trying to avoid being caught.
Mountain House Station
Just outside of Woody, there is a special historical spot. It is called the Mountain House Station. This place is California Historical Landmark number 589.
The Mountain House Station was an important stop for the Butterfield Overland Mail Stagecoach service. Stagecoaches were like large horse-drawn buses that carried mail and passengers across the country. This station was used from 1858 to 1861. It was located on Dry Creek, about 6.3 miles (10 km) from Woody, along the Bakersfield-Glenville Roads.
See also
In Spanish: Woody (California) para niños
