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Knightsen, founded in 1898 is located in
Contra Costa County, California.The Town is unincorporated and
covers several square miles of farm and ranch land. Two sides of
Knightsen are bordered by waterways of the California Delta. The
population today is 1,226 . Knightsen residents desire to retain
it's identity and sense of community. The Town Advisory Council
is working with Contra Costa County and the Knightsen Community
to insure it's future for generations to come.
Knightsen is an Unincorporated Town in
Contra Costa County, California. The Population is 1,226. The
Community covers fourteen square miles, is bordered on two sides
by the California Delta. The area is mostly farming and
ranchette type homes. There are three private Marinas with
permanent docks. Knightsen has access to over 1,000 miles of The
Delta Waterways. Boating, fishing and water skiing are very
popular from our Marinas. Knightsens neighbors are the City of
Brentwood, City of Oakley, The Community of Byron, The Town of
Knightsen, Bethel Island, and the San Jaoquin County Line.
Another very popular activity in Knightsen is Equestrianship.
There are several private boarding stables and arenas for the
large amount of horses that reside here. Some say we have more
horses than people (last count was 900). Knightsens small
private airport provides for Ultra lite enthusiasts. Railroad
enthusiasts come from all around to see our two historic
cabooses. The BNSF railway runs through Knightsen with our
shipping depot handling mainly steel products. The East Contra
Costa Historical Society located just south of Town displays
items from East Contra Costa areas past. Knightsen's Burlington
Northern Caboose is located there. Our small Community Park next
to the School shows off our other now historical Santa Fe
Railway Caboose. The School opens it's swimming pool to the
public in summer months. The Community pool is also home to The
Knightsen Aqua Knights Swim Team. East Diablo Pony League
Baseball plays several games in summer months at the School
Ballfield. Knightsen boasts the Oldest 4H Club in the entire
State of California. Knightsen remains to keep a paid on call
Fire Station. Knightsen Firestation is one of the highest rated
in its class. A small water system feeds the local downtown, the
rest of the homes are on private wells. Mainly ranchettes and
farms with no housing tracts yet keep Knightsen in high demand
for new families looking to settle in a rural atmosphere. The
Knightsen School District (364 Children) provides an
unpresidented small community education that is highly sought
after. The School District , kindergarden through eigth grade
continues to keep a waiting list from families outside the
district wanting to transfer thier children in. The Contra Costa
Sheriffs Department provides law enforcement for the community
and waterways. The Coast Guard patrols the delta waterways along
with the Sheriffs Marine Boat Patrol Units. The Department of
Fish and Game are often seen here protecting our wildlife. The
California Highway Patrol enforces the traffic laws in Knightsen.
Knightsen is serviced by the East Bay Regional Parks District
allowing for it's residents to enjoy the widest variety of
recreaction.
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