Dickenson, California
Dickenson (also, Dickinson)[2] is a former settlement in Merced County, California.[1] It was located on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad 3.25 miles (5.2 km) southeast of Le Grand,[2] at an elevation of 272 feet (83 m).[1] Dickenson still appeared on USGS maps as of 1918.[1]
Dickenson | |
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Former settlement | |
  Dickenson Location in California | |
| Coordinates: 37°11′55″N 120°12′30″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Merced County |
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
The name honors William Legrand Dickinson.[2]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dickenson, 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. 766. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
Municipalities and communities of Merced County, California, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Merced County map | |
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