Mount Aukum, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Aukum
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 Aukum
Location in California
Aukum
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | El Dorado County |
| Elevation | 2,155 ft (657 m) |
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| • Total | 861 |
Aukum, also officially called Mount Aukum, is a small place in El Dorado County, California. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a settled area that isn't part of an official city or town. Instead, it's governed by the county.
Aukum is located in the beautiful state of California. It sits about 1 mile (1.6 km) northeast of River Pines. It's also about 8.5 miles (13.7 km) northeast of Plymouth. The area is quite high up, at an elevation of 2,155 feet (657 meters) above sea level. The ZIP code for Aukum is 95656, which helps mail get to the right place.
Aukum's History
Aukum has a history tied to its post office. The first post office in Aukum opened in 1895. It helped people send and receive letters and packages for many years. This first post office closed in 1914.
Later, in 1920, the post office reopened. It continued to serve the community until 1961. At that time, its name was officially changed to Mount Aukum. This change reflected the area's other common name.
