Eckley, California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Elevation[1] | 10 ft (3 m) |
Eckley was a city in Contra Costa County, California, which served as a ferry landing for crossings of the Carquinez Strait prior to the construction of the Carquinez Bridge.[2] It lay on the Southern Pacific Railroad 4.5 miles (7.2 km) northwest of Martinez,[3] at an elevation of 10 feet (3 m). The townspeople were very active in the sport of baseball, and about a dozen company teams were supported.[2] The population decreased with the construction of the bridge, and in the late 20th century the last residents left.[2] There was active farming and grazing in the area.[2] Much of the population relocated to Crockett.
The place's name is in honor of Commodore John L. Eckley who established a yacht harbor at the cove here.[3]
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See also
- Port Costa — on Carquinez Strait.
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