Wible Orchard, California
Wible Orchard (formerly, Wible and Wible Orchards)[2] is a place now part of Bakersfield, Kern County, California.[1] It is located on the Southern Pacific Railroad 4.25 miles (6.8 km) south-southwest of downtown Bakersfield,[2] at an elevation of 377 feet (115 m).[1]
Old Orchard | |
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  Old Orchard Location in California  Old Orchard Old Orchard (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 35°19′04″N 119°01′16″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
The site is named for Simon William Wible, who was a developer that managed community projects in the area. In 1890, Wible became interested in horticulture and founded the Wible Orchard and Vineyard Company. He was also responsible, along with other community leaders, for opening the Bank of Bakersfield; Wible was the first president of the bank and served in that capacity until his death.[2]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wible Orchard, California
- Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
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