Angiola, California facts for kids
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Angiola, California
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 Angiola, California
Location in California
Angiola, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Tulare |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Area code(s) | 559 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1660253 |
Angiola is a small, unincorporated community in Tulare County, California, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's governed by the county.
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About Angiola
Where is Angiola?
Angiola is located in the sunny state of California. You can find it specifically in Tulare County. It is about 13 miles (21 kilometers) west-northwest of a town called Earlimart. Angiola is also situated along California State Route 43, which is a main road in the area.
Angiola's Past and the Railroad
Angiola was once an important stop along a railway line. This line was first built by the San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley Railroad. Later, it became part of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Valley Division. The railroad played a big role in connecting communities like Angiola.
How Angiola Got Its Name
The community of Angiola was named after a person! It was given the name in honor of Angela Bacigalupi. She was the wife of a landowner who lived in the area.
Angiola's Post Office
For many years, Angiola had its own post office. This post office served the community from 1898 until 1927. It helped people send and receive mail during that time.
See also
In Spanish: Angiola (California) para niños
