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Halls Corner, California
Halls Corner, California is located in California
Halls Corner, California
Halls Corner, California
Location in California
Halls Corner, California is located in the United States
Halls Corner, California
Halls Corner, California
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  California
County Kings
Elevation
70 m (230 ft)

Halls Corner is a small place in Kings County, California. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a populated area that does not have its own local government. Instead, it is governed by the larger county it is part of.

Exploring Halls Corner

Halls Corner is located in the central part of California. It is a quiet spot within Kings County. This community sits about 3 miles (or 5 kilometers) north-northwest of a larger town called Lemoore.

Location and Elevation

The area of Halls Corner is found at an elevation of about 230 feet (which is about 70 meters) above sea level. This elevation means it is not very high up, but rather close to the valley floor. The community is centered around an important meeting point.

A Key Intersection

Halls Corner is mainly known for being the intersection of two roads. These roads are California State Route 41 and Grangeville Boulevard. State Route 41 is a major highway that connects different parts of California. Grangeville Boulevard is a local road that helps people travel within the area.

A Bit of History

The name "Halls Corner" comes from an early settler. A person named David Hall played a role in the community's beginnings. He decided to build something important there.

David Hall's Store

David Hall built a store at the southeast corner of the intersection. This store would have been a central place for people living nearby. It likely provided goods and services to the local farmers and residents. Stores like this were often the first businesses in new communities.

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