Phillip's Flat, California facts for kids

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This page is about the place in Mariposa County. For the place in Humboldt County previously known as Phillip's Flat, see Phillipsville, California.

Phillip's Flat was a small, old settlement in Mariposa County, California. It is no longer there today.

It was located near the Merced River, about 7 miles (11 kilometers) north of a town called Hornitos.

What Was Phillip's Flat?

Phillip's Flat was a place where people used to live and work a long time ago. It was considered a 'settlement' because it had some buildings and people living there. However, it never grew into a big town or city. Like many small settlements from the past, it eventually disappeared.

A Short-Lived Post Office

For a very short time, Phillip's Flat even had its own post office. This post office was open from 1857 to 1858. Having a post office meant that people living there could send and receive letters and packages. This was important for connecting with other places in California and beyond. The fact that the post office closed so quickly shows that the settlement was not active for very long.

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