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Coordinates: 37°03′48″N 119°21′39″W / 37.06333°N 119.36083°W
| Pineridge | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
| Location in California | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Fresno County |
| Elevation | 4,842 ft (1,476 m) |
Pineridge (formerly, Kenyon and Pine Ridge) is an unincorporated community in Fresno County, California. It is located 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of Shaver Lake Heights, at an elevation of 4842 feet (1476 m).
The Kenyon post office opened in 1890, the name was changed to Pine Ridge in 1892, to Pineridge in 1895, and closed in 1944. The name Kenyon is in honor of Silas W. Kenyon, its first postmaster.