Bassett, California
In 1895, O.T. Bassett acquired 814 acres (3.29 km2) of the Rancho La Puente from the son of William Workman and the Bassett Township was established. In 1921, Josephine Workman won a lawsuit against Charles N. Bassett to recover an interest in the Rancho La Puente land. The decision was reversed in 1922.
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