Saco, California
Saco | |
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Unincorporated community | |
Saco Saco Location in California | |
Coordinates: 35°26′40″N 119°05′32″W / 35.44444°N 119.09222°WCoordinates: 35°26′40″N 119°05′32″W / 35.44444°N 119.09222°W | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | Kern County |
Elevation[1] | 453 ft (138 m) |
Saco (formerly, Jewetta) is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California.[1] It is located on the Southern Pacific Railroad 7 miles (11 km) northwest of Bakersfield,[2] at an elevation of 453 feet (138 m).[1]
The Jewetta post office operated from 1893 to 1903, with a closure during 1896 to 1898.[2] The name Jewetta honors Solomon and Philo D. Jewett, pioneers.[2]
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