Funeral Homes in Snelling, CA

Facts about the city

Snelling (formerly, Snelling's Ranch) is a census-designated place in Merced County, California. It is located on the north bank of the Merced River 15 miles (24 km) north of Merced, at an elevation of 256 feet (78 m). The population was 231 at the 2010 census.

Snelling Obituaries

It was revealed by Modesto Bee on February 25th, 2012 that Carroll B Reed died in Snelling, California.  Reed was 85 years old and was born in Panhandle, TX.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Carroll B's life.

History

The two-story building remains standing today and is a rare surviving example of a simple early California courthouse.

In the California State Legislature legislature Snelling is located in the 12th California State Senate District, represented by Republican Party (United States) Jeff Denham, and in the 17th California State Assembly District, represented by Democratic Party (United States) Cathleen Galgiani. The courthouse constructed in 1857 continued to serve as a justice court until the 1990s. Snelling is a small Unincorporated area community in Merced County, California with at least 300 people. Its zip code is 95369 and its area code is Area code 209

Snelling, originally called Snelling’s Ranch, was the county seat of Merced County from 1857 to 1872.