Kimble, California facts for kids

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Former settlement
Kimble Location in California
Country	United States
State	California
County	Kings County
Elevation	246 ft (75 m)

Kimble was once a small community located in Kings County, California. It is no longer an active settlement today. Kimble was situated near the Southern Pacific Railroad, about 5 miles (8 km) northwest of a city called Hanford.

What Was Kimble?

Kimble was a "former settlement," which means it was a place where people lived and worked, but it is not inhabited anymore. It was located at an elevation of 246 feet (75 meters) above sea level. This is like saying it was 246 feet higher than the ocean.

Kimble's Location and History

The settlement of Kimble was important because of its connection to the Southern Pacific Railroad. Railroads were very important in the past for moving goods and people across the country. Kimble was a stop or a small community along this railway line. Records show that Kimble still appeared on maps as recently as 1926. After that, it likely faded away, perhaps as the railroad's importance changed or people moved to larger towns.

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