Newtown, El Dorado County, California facts for kids
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Newtown
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 Newtown
Location in California
Newtown
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | El Dorado County |
| Elevation | 2,447 ft (746 m) |
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Newtown is a very small place in El Dorado County, California, United States. It used to be called New town. It's not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's an "unincorporated community," which means it's part of the larger county area. Newtown is located about 2.25 miles (3.62 km) south of a place called Camino. It sits high up, at an elevation of 2,447 feet (746 meters) above sea level. If you ever need to send mail there, the ZIP code is 95667, and its phone area code is 530.
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A Glimpse into Newtown's Past
Newtown has a bit of history, even though it's a small community today. One important part of its past was its post office.
The Old Post Office
A post office was open in Newtown for many years. It first started helping people send and receive mail way back in 1854. It stayed open until 1912, though it did close for a short time in 1875. This post office was a key part of the community for over 50 years!
People Who Lived in Newtown
Even small places can have interesting people. Newtown was once home to a family that became quite well-known.
The Raffetto Family
One notable person who lived in Newtown was John Augustus Raffetto. He was the father of Michael Raffetto, who later became famous as a radio star. Imagine growing up in a quiet community like Newtown and then becoming a radio celebrity! The old Raffetto family home in Newtown is still around today. It has been turned into a bed and breakfast, which is a place where people can stay overnight and enjoy breakfast. You can even book a room there named after the Raffetto family.
