ABOUT US
Our Orland,
California Community
Orland is a rural agricultural town located in Glenn County near the dry western foothills of the Northern Sacramento Valley.
OUR HISTORY
From Ranchland to a Growing Town
The history of Orland dates back to the 1840s, when Granville Perry Swift built an adobe north of the future town of Orland as the headquarters of his cattle ranch, which covered much of the western valley floor from Stoney Creek to Cashe Creek.
The town was named Orland in 1875 after a lottery to decide the name. The following year, the first post office was established in Orland. The town was incorporated in 1909, and the completion of the Orland Irrigation Project in the 1910s helped transform the area into a thriving agricultural community.
OUR ROOTS
A Family Connected to Orland
Pierre Barceloux first came to California in 1859, spending time as a miner and ranch hand. In 1871, he moved his family from Sault Ste. Marie, Quebec, to a ranch in Glenn County near Willows. He founded the Peter Barceloux Land Company, which developed into a large farming operation primarily growing barley.
George Albert Barceloux was born to Pierre and Lumina Barceloux in 1877. His son, Leo Barceloux, was born in 1909, the same year Orland was incorporated. George later moved to Orland, where he became President of the Bank of Orland and helped serve the community during its growth.
The Barceloux family's connection to Orland continued through generations and ultimately inspired the charitable legacy of Leo and Fern Barceloux.
OUR COMMUNITY TODAY
A Community with Deep Roots
Today, Orland has more than 7,000 residents and remains a vibrant agricultural community. The area is known for growing almonds, olives, cherries and oranges, along with cattle and dairy farming.
The town is home to the Glenn County Fair, Orland Art Center and Haig Field, along with a large surrounding agricultural community.
The Barceloux-Tibessart Foundation is proud to support the organizations that strengthen Orland and help create opportunities for current and future generations.