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Text Box: Questions or Comments email: City of Waterford Text Box: Located in the heart of the Central Valley, Waterford is the 8th largest city in Stanislaus County with a population which has grown steadily from 2,683 in 1980 to over 7,800 today. Known as the "Gateway to Recreation", the city plays host to the thousands of people who travel through on their way to the many recreational opportunities in the area. Originally settled in 1857 by William W. Baker, the town was originally named Bakersville. Mr. Baker homesteaded 160 acres just south of the river near the Appling Road Bridge. In 1870 the post office was apparently having trouble delivering the mail as the name was being confused with the other places ( at the time the only other similarity was Bakersfield) so the post office suggested the name be changed. So in 1870 the name was changed to Waterford.   Other Important Dates in Waterford History 1866 White Oak School District formed 1891  Southern Pacific Railroad reaches Waterford 1893  Community Baptist Church services began 1904  First telephone service reaches Waterford 1908  White Oak School changes to Waterford School 1912  First Waterford Library founded 1913  Waterford Irrigation District Formed 1920  First Post Office Building 1921  Electricity lights up the streets 1938  Grange Hall built at Bentley & Hwy 132 1969  Incorporated as a city. Richard M. Moon becomes first Mayor The city is surrounded by a variety and abundance of rich agriculture. Several crops grown locally are almonds, peaches, apples, walnut, and corn. The city is also on the way to many recreational area such as Turlock Lake State Recreation area, Lake Don Pedro Reservoir, Modesto Reservoir, New Melones Reservoir, La Grange Off Road Vehicle Recreation Area, and Yosemite National Park.       Text Box: HISTORY

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