Cameron, Kern County, California facts for kids
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Cameron
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Country | United States |
State | California |
County | Kern County |
Elevation | 3,802 ft (1,159 m) |
Cameron is a small, quiet place in California. It's not a city with its own government, but rather a community located in the beautiful Tehachapi Mountains. This area is part of Kern County, California.
About Cameron
Cameron is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own city council or local government. Instead, it's managed by the larger county it's in, which is Kern County.
Where is Cameron?
Cameron is found in the Tehachapi Mountains. These mountains are in the southern part of the Sierra Nevada range. The community is about 9 miles (14.5 kilometers) east-southeast of a town called Tehachapi. It sits at a high elevation of 3,802 feet (1,159 meters) above sea level. This makes it a cool spot, especially compared to lower areas of California.
How Cameron Got Its Name
Cameron was named after an early settler in the area, a man named George W. Cameron. It was a way to honor him and his contributions to the community.
For many years, Cameron had its own post office. It was open from 1899 to 1922, and then briefly again in 1923. A post office is important because it helps people send and receive mail, connecting them to the rest of the world.