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Algoma, California

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Coordinates: 41°15′24″N 121°53′00″W / 41.25667°N 121.88333°W / 41.25667; -121.88333

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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

  1. 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)
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Algoma, California
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 March 2018.


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