Camp Sierra, California
Camp Sierra (formerly, Sierra Chautauqua)[2] is an unincorporated community in Fresno County, California.[1] It is located 7 miles (11 km) north-northeast of Shaver Lake Heights,[2] at an elevation of 4534 feet (1382 m).[1]
Camp Sierra | |
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  Camp Sierra Location in California  Camp Sierra Camp Sierra (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 37°11′26″N 119°15′35″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Fresno County |
| Elevation | 4,534 ft (1,382 m) |
The Sierra Chautauqua post office opened in 1918, the name was changed to Camp Sierra in 1924, and was closed in 1935.[2] The name Chautauqua is transplanted from New York State.[2]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Camp Sierra, 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. 1011. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
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