Jerseydale, California
Jerseydale is an unincorporated community in Mariposa County, California. It is located 9 miles (14 km) south-southwest of El Portal, at an elevation of 3779 feet (1152 m).
A post office operated at Jerseydale from 1889 to 1930.
Jerseydale was predominantly a gold mining community during the latter part of the nineteenth century. In later years it became a significant apple-growing district. Jerseydale is now the site of a Forest Service station and a fire station. The area is known for exceptionally heavy rainfall during winter storms.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jerseydale, California
- ^ Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 788. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
- ^ Clark, William B. (1970). Gold Districts of California. Sacramento, CA: California Division of Mines and Geology. p. 80.
- ^ "Mariposa apples lead demand in valley stores". The Fresno Bee. Fresno, CA. November 25, 1934. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
- ^ Shields, Allan (December 24, 1983). "Mariposa rainfall: 250 feet in 95 years". Merced Sun-Star. Merced, CA. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
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