The Mendocino County town was named after Caleb 's son Britton who ranched there for a time .
The Greenwood in Mendocino County had to be changed to Elk because the one in El Dorado was already in existence .
The Mendocino County town was named after Greenwood 's son Britton who ranched there for a time .
The Greenwood in Mendocino County had to be changed to Elk because the one in El Dorado was already in existence .