Balance Rock, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Balance Rock, California
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 Balance Rock, California
Location in California
Balance Rock, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Tulare |
| Elevation | 4,147 ft (1,264 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Area code(s) | 559 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1660292 |
Balance Rock is a small, quiet place in Tulare County, California, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and people living together, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is managed by the larger Tulare County.
Discovering Balance Rock
Balance Rock is located about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) east of a place called Posey. It is nestled in the beautiful landscapes of California.
How Balance Rock Got Its Name
The community of Balance Rock was named after a special natural landmark. This landmark is a unique rock formation in the area. It looks like a giant rock balancing on another, which is quite a sight! A person named Mrs. Shively gave the community this name back in 1900.
A Look Back: The Post Office
Even though Balance Rock is a small community, it once had its own post office. This post office helped people send and receive mail. It was open for 15 years, from 1935 until 1950. After 1950, the post office closed, and mail services were likely handled by a nearby larger community.
