Mirabel, California facts for kids

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Quick facts for kids Mirabel
Former settlement
Mirabel Location in California
Country	United States
State	California
County	Lake County
Elevation	1,273 ft (388 m)

Mirabel was once a small community in Lake County, California. It was located about 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Middletown. The area sits at an elevation of 1273 feet (388 meters) above sea level.

Discovering Mirabel's Past

Mirabel was a very small settlement that existed for only a short time. Even though it's not a town anymore, its name tells us a bit about its history.

How Mirabel Got Its Name

The name Mirabel came from a nearby place called the Mirabel Mine. Mines are places where valuable minerals or materials are dug out of the ground. It's common for towns to be named after important local features like mines or rivers.

A Short-Lived Post Office

For a brief period, Mirabel even had its own post office. This post office was open from 1892 to 1893. A post office is a place where people can send and receive mail. Having a post office usually means there was enough activity or people in an area to need one. However, Mirabel's post office closed after just one year, showing that the settlement didn't grow much.

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