Edendale, Merced County, California facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Edendale
Former settlement
Edendale Location in California
Country	United States
State	California
County	Merced County
Elevation	266 ft (81 m)

Edendale was a small place in Merced County, California, that doesn't exist anymore. It's known as a "former settlement," which means it was once a community where people lived and worked, but over time, it became empty or disappeared.

What Was Edendale?

Edendale was a small community that no longer has people living there. It was located in the central part of California, in a county called Merced. Places like Edendale often grew around important features, like railroads, and then faded away when those features became less important.

Where Was Edendale Located?

Edendale was situated about 9 miles (14 kilometers) northeast of a town called Atwater. It was found along the Yosemite Valley Railroad, which was a railway line important for transportation in the past. The area where Edendale was located is about 266 feet (81 meters) above sea level.

When Did Edendale Disappear?

Edendale was still shown on maps made by the USGS as late as 1917. The USGS is a government agency that studies the Earth and creates detailed maps. After 1917, it seems Edendale stopped appearing on maps, suggesting that the settlement had become completely empty or was no longer recognized as a populated place. Many small settlements like Edendale disappeared as transportation changed and people moved to larger towns.