William Waldo (California politician)

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William Waldo is the founder of Waldo, Oregon. In 1853, he ran for Governor of California as the Whig Party candidate, but lost to John Bigler. [1]

Waldo Tunnel on U.S. Route 101 near Sausalito, California is named after him. He also developed the area nearby—Waldo Point.