Rheem, California Explained

Rheem
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:California
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in California
Coordinates:37.8608°N -122.1272°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:California
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Contra Costa County
Elevation Ft:587
Elevation M:179
Blank Name:GNIS ID[1]

Rheem,[1] also known as Rheem Valley[1] and Rheem Center, is an unincorporated community in Contra Costa County, California, United States.[1] It is located 7.5miles north-northwest of Danville, at an elevation of 587 feet (179 m).[1] It was incorporated into the town of Moraga when that town was incorporated in 1974.

The place was named after its developer, Donald Laird Rheem, one of the founders of Rheem Manufacturing Company[2] and the son of William Rheem, President of Standard Oil Company.

References

  1. Web site: [{{GNIS3|1659504}} Rheem (Contra Costa County, California) ]. . . May 11, 2014 .
  2. Web site: Days Gone by: Donald Rheem's grasp equaled his reach throughout Moraga and Orinda. 3 May 2010.