Fallbrook Remembers...George Kelsey

FALLBROOK – When George Kelsey brought down the gavel April 4, 1977, the Fallbrook Historical Society was born.

Kelsey had moved to Fallbrook 45 years earlier in 1933 to manage the Fallbrook Citrus Association. He and his wife, Josephine, came to love our town and they showed their devotion by serving the community tirelessly.

George helped found and build the hospital and the library. Together, the Kelsey's supported the Fallbrook Art Association, the Environmental Council and the Reche Community Service Club, to name a few. Fallbrook so appreciated their efforts that the Fallbrook Woman's Cl...