Algoma, California
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Coordinates: 41°15′24″N 121°53′00″W / 41.25667°N 121.88333°W
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Algoma is an extinct town in Siskiyou County, California.
History
Algoma is a name derived from a Native American language, cf. Algoma (placename).[1] A variant name was "Algomah".[2] A post office called Algomah was established in 1902, and remained in operation until 1909.[3]
References
- ↑ Kroeber, A.L. (1916). "California Place Names of Indian Origin" (PDF). University of California Press Berkeley. p. 34. Archived from the original on 27 March 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2018.CS1 maint: Unfit url (link)
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Algoma, California
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
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