Virginiatown, California

Virginiatown (formerly, Virginia)[2] is an unincorporated community in Placer County, California.[1] Virginiatown is located on Auburn Ravine, 7.5 miles (12.1 km) west of Auburn.[2]

Virginiatown
Plaque in Virginiatown
Plaque in Virginiatown
Virginiatown is located in California
Virginiatown
Virginiatown
Location in California
Virginiatown is located in the United States
Virginiatown
Virginiatown
Virginiatown (the United States)
Coordinates: 38°54′02″N 121°12′53″W
Country United States
State California
CountyPlacer County
Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Reference no.400

Virginiatown is California Historical Landmark #400.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Virginiatown, California
  2. Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 572. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
  3. "Virginatown". Office of Historic Preservation, California State Parks. Retrieved October 11, 2012.


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