Galt is located in Sacramento County, California is a Gold Rush town, having been settled in 1850. It was named in 1869 at the request of a local rancher in honor of his home town in Canada. Prior to that, it was known as Dry Creek Township.
Recommended Resources
Features a community organization that provides education and other activities for children in the city. Read about the club’s staff, events and programs elsewhere on the site.
http://bgcofgalt.com/
The city's official site presents a profile of the community and its governmental structure, departments, and key personnel, as well as a guide to municipal services.
http://www.ci.galt.ca.us/
Contains information about this hotel, as well as pictures and local points of interest. Also available is a method by which rates and availability may be checked.
http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-galt-california-CA828
An overview of the Society is presented here, as well as a calendar of meetings and events, membership information, and historical articles, biographies, and details about the organization's museum and regular projects.
http://galthistory.org/
Galt – Marian O. Lawrence Library
Explains the library’s services and programs for residents. Information about the hours of service, the library’s history and location is also provided.
http://www.saclibrary.org/?pageId=648
General information is provided for the city's elementary school, including demographics, employment opportunities, a staff directory, and student registration forms.
http://www.galt.k12.ca.us/
Outlines the department’s efforts to prevent crime and enforce local laws. View local crime statistics and read the department’s documents and plans.
http://www.ci.galt.ca.us/index.aspx?page=735
Performing Animal Welfare Society
Describes an organization that protects performing animals. Access the society’s gift shop, make a donation to the group and photos of the society’s sanctuaries.
http://www.pawsweb.org/
Read news coverage of the city’s social life, politics, sports and other events. Links to classifieds, local weather, a calendar of local events and obituaries.
http://www.thegaltherald.com/
