Karlo, California
Karlo | |
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Unincorporated community | |
Karlo Location in California | |
Coordinates: 40°33′02″N 120°18′56″W / 40.55056°N 120.31556°WCoordinates: 40°33′02″N 120°18′56″W / 40.55056°N 120.31556°W | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | Lassen County |
Elevation[1] | 4,432 ft (1,351 m) |
Karlo (formerly, Secret)[2] is an unincorporated community in Lassen County, California,[1] United States. It is located on the Southern Pacific Railroad in the Secret Valley 20 miles (32 km) east-northeast of Susanville,[2] at an elevation of 4432 feet (1351 m).[1]
The Secret post office opened in 1892, closed in 1895, reopened in 1896, changed its name to Karlo in 1911, and closed for good in 1934.[2] The name Karlo honors Frank De Carlow, who settled nearby in 1886.[2]
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