Lillis, California
Lillis (formerly, Sans Tache)[2] is a former settlement in Fresno County, California.[1] It was located on the railroad 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Laton,[2] at an elevation of 253 feet (77 m).[1] Lillis still appeared on maps as of 1927.[1]
Lillis | |
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Former settlement | |
Lillis Location in California | |
Coordinates: 36°26′18″N 119°43′03″W | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | Fresno County |
Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
The name honors Simon C. Lillis, ranch superintendent.[2] A post office operated at Lillis from 1890, to 1900 when the service transferred to Laton.[2]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lillis, 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. 1060. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
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