..Crane Ridge. Named after
Andrew Crane (1834-1909) who lived there with his family from
1876 to 1888.
..Cresta Blanca. It means
"white crest" in Spanish, refering to the whitish outcroppings
on the hillside. It was named by C. J. Wetmore who established
his vineyards and winery there along Arroyo Road in 1880.
..Doolan Canyon. Named
for its first settler Michael Doolan who arrived there in 1868
(he probably would have wanted it to be in Livermore's sphere
of influence).
..Greenville. The small
settlement and school on Northfront Road were named after John
Green (1826-1895) who built a
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