Old Town, Kern County, California
Old Town, Kern County, California
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Old Town | |
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Unincorporated community | |
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Coordinates: 35°08′34″N 118°29′41″W / 35.14278°N 118.49472°W / 35.14278; -118.49472Coordinates: 35°08′34″N 118°29′41″W / 35.14278°N 118.49472°W / 35.14278; -118.49472 | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | Kern County |
Elevation[1] | 3,829 ft (1,167 m) |
Old Town (formerly, Williamsburg)[2] is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California.[1] It is located 3 miles (4.8 km) west-northwest of Tehachapi,[2] at an elevation of 3829 feet (1167 m).[1]
The name Williamsburg honored James E. Williams, a businessman.[2] A post office operated at Old Town from 1877 (being transferred from Tehichipa) to 1885.[2]
References[edit]
^ abc U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Old Town, Kern County, California
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