Smithflat, California
Smithflat (formerly, Smith's Flat, Smiths Flat, and Smith Flat) is an unincorporated community in El Dorado County, California, United States.[1] It lies 4 km (2.5 mi) east of Placerville and 7.2 km (4.5 mi) west of Camino at an elevation of 2224 feet (678 m).[1]
Smithflat | |
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  Smithflat Location in California  Smithflat Smithflat (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 38°44′05″N 120°45′19″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | El Dorado County |
| Elevation | 2,224 ft (678 m) |
The Smith's Flat post office opened in 1876 and was renamed to Smithflat in 1895.[2] The name honors Jeb Smith, a rancher who settled here early.[2]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Smithflat, 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. 557. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
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