13 Facts About Shafter California

Suburbs of Shafter California include Myricks Corner, North Shafter California, Smith Corner, and Thomas Lane.

City of Shafter California began as a loading dock along the Santa Fe Railroad right-of-way.

The community was named for General William Rufus Shafter California who commanded US Forces in Cuba during the Spanish–American War.

Also of historical note, Shafter California is home to Minter Field, which began operations in June 1941 and saw heavy use during World War II.

Shafter California's fell just short of meeting the standards for the 2008 Olympics.

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In 2013 Shafter California celebrated the 100 year anniversary of its founding.

Cotton and potatoes have a special historical significance for the town of Shafter California as leading industries in different periods of the town's development.

Shafter California is home to the Paramount Logistics Park, built to facilitate Central Valley access to ports in Long Beach and Los Angeles via the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railway.

City of Shafter California reopened the Shafter California Modified Community Correctional Facility in 2013 after a two-year closure.

In 2006 the City of Shafter California began construction on a 25-mile fiber-optic backbone ring.

City of Shafter California is the only municipality in the Central Valley that offers fiber-optic connections.

Shafter California is home to the Richland School District which oversees operation of four schools: Golden Oak Elementary School, Redwood Elementary School, Sequoia Elementary School and Richland Junior High School.

Shafter California is home to Shafter California High School, a member of the Kern High School District.