Knoxville, California
Knoxville is an unincorporated community in Napa County, California.[1] It lies at an elevation of 1322 feet (403 m).[1] Knoxville is located 23 miles (37 km) north-northeast of Saint Helena.[2]
Knoxville | |
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  Knoxville Location in California  Knoxville Knoxville (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 38°49′40″N 122°20′26″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Napa County |
| Elevation | 1,322 ft (403 m) |
The Knoxville post office opened in 1863, moved in 1904 and 1907, and closed permanently in 1912.[2] The name commemorates Ranar B. Knox, owner of a local mine and first post master.[2]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Knoxville, 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. 649. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
Municipalities and communities of Napa County, California, United States | ||
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| Cities and towns |  Napa County map | |
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost towns | ||
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