Magnet, California facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Magnet
Former settlement
Magnet Location in California
Country	United States
State	California
County	Madera County
Elevation	1,404 ft (428 m)

Magnet was once a small community in Madera County, California. It is no longer an active settlement. This place was located about 4 miles (6.4 km) northeast of O'Neals. It sat at an elevation of 1404 feet (428 meters) above sea level.

What Was Magnet?

Magnet was a small, former settlement. It was located in the beautiful state of California. Today, it is no longer a populated place.

Why Was It Called Magnet?

The name "Magnet" came from a nearby mine. This mine was called the Magnet mine. It was common for settlements to be named after local features.

When Did Magnet Have a Post Office?

Magnet had its own post office for a few years. The post office was open from 1900 to 1907. This means it served the community for about seven years. A post office was important for sending and receiving mail.