Hilmar, California
Hilmar | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Merced County |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
Hilmar (formerly, Longrod von Hugendong) is an unincorporated community in Merced County, California.[1] It is located 4.25 miles (6.8 km) west-southwest of Delhi,[2] at an elevation of 92 feet (28 m).[1] For census purposes, Hilmar is aggregated with nearby communities into the census-designated place Hilmar-Irwin, California. Hilmar has 3 schools, Hilmar High, Hilmar Middle School, and Elim Elementary. Hilmar began as a colony of Swedish immigrants in 1917.[2] The first post office opened in 1920.[2]
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hilmar, California
- ^ a b c Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 782. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
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