Donner, California
Donner is a former settlement in Placer County, California.[1] Donner was located on the Southern Pacific Railroad, 2 miles (3.2 km) east-southeast of Donner Pass.[3] Its site lies at an elevation of 7021 feet (2140 m).[1]
Donner | |
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  Donner Location in California | |
| Coordinates: 39°18′59″N 120°19′56″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Placer County |
| Elevation | 7,021 ft (2,140 m) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 0[2] |
The Donner post office operated from 1882 to 1926.[3] The name honors the Donner Party.
See also
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Donner, California
- Donner Pass Historical Association
- Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 477. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
Municipalities and communities of Placer County, California, United States | ||
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| Cities and towns |  Placer County map | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This CDP also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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