Annette, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Annette
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 Annette
Location in California
Annette
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Elevation | 2,198 ft (670 m) |
Annette is a small, quiet place in Kern County, California. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and businesses that is not officially a city or town. It is located in the beautiful state of California, in the United States.
What is Annette?
Annette is a small community found in Kern County, California. It used to be called Palo Prieto. This area is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) southwest of a place called Orchard Peak. It sits high up, at about 2,198 feet (670 meters) above sea level. Imagine being on a hill that is over 2,000 feet tall!
A Bit of History
Annette had its own post office for many years. It opened in 1889 and closed in 1930. The post office even moved to a new spot in 1894. The community was named after a special person: Annette L. Jenness. She was the very first postmaster there.
