Minter Village, California
Minter Village | |
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Unincorporated community | |
Minter Village Location in California | |
Coordinates: 35°30′13″N 119°10′58″W / 35.50361°N 119.18278°WCoordinates: 35°30′13″N 119°10′58″W / 35.50361°N 119.18278°W | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | Kern County |
Elevation[1] | 423 ft (129 m) |
Minter Village is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California.[1] It is located 13 miles (21 km) northwest of Bakersfield,[2] at an elevation of 423 feet (129 m).[1]
During World War II, the place was the site of an Army Air Corps airfield Minter Field.[2] Minter Village was founded following the war.[2] The Minter Field post office operated from 1942 to 1949.[2] The Minter Village post office operated from 1948 to 1961.[2]
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