Raymond, California
Raymond
Wildcat Station (former name) | |
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  Raymond Location in California  Raymond Raymond (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 37°13′02″N 119°54′20″W / 37.21722°N 119.90556°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Madera County |
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| ZIP Code | 93653 |
| Area code | 559 |
Raymond (formerly, Wildcat Station) is an unincorporated community in Madera County, California.[1] It is located 22 miles (35 km) north-northeast of Madera,[2] at an elevation of 948 feet (289 m).[1]
Raymond has fewer than 1,000 residents. It is located approximately 20 miles (32 km) north of
History
The area was named either for Israel Ward Raymond, a park commissioner who urged the preservation of Yosemite Valley,
The first post office opened in 1886.[2] The original name, Wildcat Station, was replaced by Raymond when the San Joaquin Valley and Yosemite Railroad reached the town in 1886.[2]
Quarry
Raymond has a quarry for sierra white granite. This stone was used to face the Oakland California Temple.[5]
Notable people
- early California artist. He died in Raymond, California.[6]
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Raymond, California
- ^ ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
- ^ Raymond Genealogy, Vol I - Descendants of Richard Raymond (Samuel Edward Raymond, 1972)
- ^ Raymond, Arthur. (1983). A Gentleman of the Old School: A Biography of Walter Raymond. Pasadena Historical Museum.
- ^ "History of Oakland Temple." Temple Hill. Accessed July 11, 2021.
- ^ "THOMAS HILL (1829-1908)". sullivangoss.com. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
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