Today In SCV History: June 12, 1868 - Post Office Established In Soledad Canyon Mining Town img:is([sizes="auto" i], [sizes^="auto," i]) { contain-intrinsic-size: 3000px 1500px } Today In SCV History: June 12, 1868
Today In SCV History: June 12, 1868 - Post Office Established In Soledad Canyon Mining Town
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Today In SCV History: June 12, 1868
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Date: 06/12/2026 1:49pm
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**June 12, 1868: Ravena Post Office Established in Soledad Canyon Mining Town**
On June 12, 1868, the U.S. Postal Service established a post office in the mining town of Ravena in Soledad Canyon, officially placing the community on the map. Originally known as Soledad City, the town grew around gold, silver and copper mining operations and later became a key shipping point for minerals before eventually fading into obscurity. Today, little remains of Ravenna, but its post office played a pivotal role in shaping early Santa Clarita Valley history.
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Date: 06/12/2026 1:49pm
Article Summary:
**June 12, 1868: Ravena Post Office Established in Soledad Canyon Mining Town**
On June 12, 1868, the U.S. Postal Service established a post office in the mining town of Ravena in Soledad Canyon, officially placing the community on the map. Originally known as Soledad City, the town grew around gold, silver and copper mining operations and later became a key shipping point for minerals before eventually fading into obscurity. Today, little remains of Ravenna, but its post office played a pivotal role in shaping early Santa Clarita Valley history.
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