Cold Springs Ranch, California, Dorrington, California

The Founding Of Cold Springs Ranch, California

Hamilton Historical Records

In 1868, John and Rebeka Gardner (whose maiden name was Dorrington) bought the Cold Speings Ranch.

1902, Cold Springs Ranch was renamed to the town of Dorrington, after a Post Office with the maiden name of Rebeka Gardner was established.

Published by Hamilton Historical Records

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