Childs Meadows, California

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Childs Meadows is an unincorporated community in Tehama County, in the U.S. state of California. [1]

History

The community was named after Frank Childs, a local rancher. [2] A RV park and camping resort called "The Village at Childs Meadow" today occupies the site. [3]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Childs Meadows, California
  2. "Place Names" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 May 2017. Retrieved 25 March 2018.
  3. "Homepage". The Village at Childs Meadow. Retrieved 25 March 2018.

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