Bernice, California facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bernice
Former settlement
Bernice Location in California
Country	United States
State	California
County	Imperial County
Elevation	-171 ft (-52 m)

Bernice was a small place in Imperial County, California, USA, where people used to live a long time ago. It's not there anymore, which is why we call it a "former settlement." It was located near a town called Calipatria and was quite unique because it was actually below sea level!

What Was Bernice?

Bernice was once a small community or settlement. It was located in the desert area of Imperial County, California. A "former settlement" means it was a place where people lived and worked, but over time, it became empty and is no longer considered a town or village.

Where Was Bernice Located?

Bernice was situated in a very interesting spot. It was about 1.25 miles (2 kilometers) south-southeast of Calipatria. This area is known for being very low in elevation. Bernice itself was 171 feet (52 meters) below sea level! Imagine being lower than the ocean's surface.

The settlement was also located along the Southern Pacific Railroad. Railroads were very important back then for travel and moving goods. Being near a train track often helped small towns grow.

A Brief History of Bernice

Even though Bernice was a small place, it had a post office for a short time. The post office operated from 1913 to 1914. This means people living there could send and receive mail, which was a big deal before emails and phones.

Bernice continued to appear on maps for many years after its post office closed. It was still shown on maps as late as 1947. Over time, like many small communities, Bernice faded away. Today, it is just a historical location.