Aerial Acres, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Aerial Acres
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 Aerial Acres
Location in California
Aerial Acres
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Elevation | 2,428 ft (740 m) |
| ZIP Code |
93523
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Aerial Acres is a small, quiet community in Kern County, California. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own city government. Instead, it's managed by Kern County.
About Aerial Acres
Where is it?
Aerial Acres is located in California, about 5.5 miles (9 kilometers) east-southeast of Castle Butte. It's close to State Highway 58, near the town of Edwards. The community sits at an elevation of 2,428 feet (740 meters) above sea level. The local post office uses the ZIP Code 93523, which is also used by Edwards and North Edwards.
How it Started
In the 1990s, Aerial Acres was described as a small collection of homes and trailers. The community began by chance in the 1950s. A well was dug for a sheep ranch, but it turned out to be just outside the ranch's property line.
Since there was a water source, a developer bought a large piece of land. This land was then divided into smaller lots for homes. The community was named "Aerial Acres" because it sits about 300 feet (91 meters) higher than North Edwards. Phone service became available in 1966.
Life in Aerial Acres
According to a 1997 article, about 300 people lived in Aerial Acres. About half of the residents were retired. The other half worked at places like the U.S. Borax mine or Edwards Air Force Base.
See also
In Spanish: Aerial Acres (California) para niños
