Sloat, California

Sloat is an unincorporated community in Plumas County, California. It lies at an elevation of 4131 feet (1259 m). Sloat is located on the Western Pacific Railroad, 8.5 mi northwest of Blairsden.

The place was named in 1910 to honor Commodore John D. Sloat. The Sloat post office opened in 1914. Sloat, California also is related to Sloatsburg, New York.