Laddville (or "Laddsville") is a former settlement in the western
Livermore Valley
The Livermore Valley, historically known as the Valle de San José (Valley of San José), is a valley in Alameda County, California, located in the East Bay region. The city of Livermore is located in the valley.
Geography
The valley is bound ...
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Alameda County
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California
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It was located east of the settlement which eventually became
Livermore.
History
A hotel was started in 1855 by Alphonso Ladd, and the community that grew up surrounding the hotel became Laddville.
When the railroad was built through the Livermore Valley in August 1869,
the station was placed west of Laddville near the nascent Livermore.
Through growth the city limits of Livermore came to extend over the site of Laddville.
See also
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List of cities and towns in California
California is a state located in the Western United States. It is the most populous state and the third largest by area after Alaska and Texas. According to the 2020 United States Census, California has 39,538,223 inhabitants and of land.
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Livermore, California
Livermore (formerly Livermorès, Livermore Ranch, and Nottingham) is a city in Alameda County, California. With a 2020 population of 87,955, Livermore is the most populous city in the Tri-Valley. It is located on the eastern edge of Californ ...
References
External links
Laddsville history and photos, eLivermore.com website
Former settlements in Alameda County, California
Livermore Valley
Neighborhoods in Livermore, California
Populated places established in 1855
1855 establishments in California
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