It is located on Dry Creek 9.5 miles (15.3 km) northeast of Wheatland,[2] at an elevation of 256 feet (78 m).

[2] Originally called Cabbage Patch in 1852, the name changed to Waldo upon the opening of the post office.

[2] The name honors William Waldo, an early settler.

[2] Other sources, however, state the name honors Waldo Johnson, a prominent attorney of Marysville.

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