Dardanelle, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dardanelle, California
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 Dardanelle, California
Location in California
Dardanelle, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Tuolumne |
| Elevation | 5,774 ft (1,760 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 35 |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Area code(s) | 209 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1655949 |
Dardanelle is a small, quiet place in California, nestled within the huge Stanislaus National Forest. It's not a big city or town with a mayor and city council. Instead, it's called an "unincorporated community," which means it's a group of homes and buildings that aren't part of an official city government.
What is Dardanelle?
Dardanelle is located in Tuolumne County, California. It's about 39 miles (or 63 kilometers) northeast of a larger town called Sonora. You can find Dardanelle right on California State Route 108, a main road in the area.
Mail and Population
Even though it's a small place, Dardanelle has its own post office. This post office was set up a long time ago, in 1924. It uses the ZIP code 95314. As of 2016, only about 35 people live in Dardanelle, making it a very small and close-knit community.
Cabins in the Forest
Dardanelle is mostly made up of cabins. These aren't just any cabins; they are special cabins allowed by the United States Forest Service. This means the cabins are located on land managed by the Forest Service. People can have these cabins thanks to something called the "Occupancy Permits Act." This act allows people to build and use cabins in certain forest areas under specific rules and permits. It's a unique way to live close to nature!
