Virgilia, California
Virgilia is an unincorporated community in Plumas County, California.[1] It lies at an elevation of 2782 feet (848 m).[1] Virgilia is located 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Twain.[2]
Virgilia | |
|---|---|
  Virgilia Location in California  Virgilia Virgilia (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 40°01′07″N 121°06′20″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Plumas County |
| Elevation | 2,782 ft (848 m) |
The Virgilia post office operated from 1929 to 1965.[2] The name honors Virgilia Bogue, daughter of railroad executive Virgil Bogue.[2]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Virgilia, 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. 427. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
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