Rumsey is an unincorporated community in Yolo County, California

California

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. It is located 18 miles (29 km) northwest of Esparto

Esparto, California

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, in the Capay Valley

Capay Valley

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, in the northwestern part of the county. Rumsey's ZIP Code

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 is 95679 and its area code 530

Area code 530

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. It lies at an elevation of 420 feet (128 m).

History

A post office was erected in 1878 near the Rumsey community, but it was named "Rock". In 1888 it was moved two miles north to a railroad depot and the name was changed to "Rumsey". The name "Rock" was after a rock landmark, and the name "Rumsey" was given after Captain D.C. Rumsey who owned the land at the time.