Paloma
Census-designated place in Calaveras County, California
Paloma is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Calaveras County, California. It sits at 1,362 ft (415 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mokelumne Hill, 4.6 miles NE.
- 1,362 ftelevation · 415 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.8 km²
- 95642ZIP code
About Paloma
Paloma (Spanish for "dove"; formerly Fosteria and Frenchman's Ranch) is an unincorporated community in Calaveras County, California, United States. It lies at an elevation of 1362 feet (415 m) and is located at 38°15′34″N 120°45′48″W. The community is served by ZIP code 95252 and area code 209.
Gwin Mine, Paloma, and Lower Rich Gulch were mined for placer gold in 1849, and quartz was discovered by J. Alexander in 1851. Property here was acquired by William M. Gwin, California's first U.S. Senator, in 1851. After yielding millions of dollars in gold, the Gwin Mine closed in 1908.
The town today is registered as California Historical Landmark #295.
The town's post office operated from 1903 to 1918, when the name was Fosteria - from the Foster family, early pioneers.
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- Median age
- 54.1
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| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Calaveras County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Land area | 0.33 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,362 ft (415 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2606° N, 120.7644° W |
| ZIP code | 95642 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0655310 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Paloma
- Mokelumne Hill4.6 mi NE
- Campo Seco5.8 mi SW
- Valley Springs5.9 mi SW
- Jackson6.1 mi N
- San Andreas6.8 mi SE
- Martell7.8 mi N
- Buena Vista8.7 mi W
- Sutter Creek9.3 mi N
- Rancho Calaveras10.3 mi SW
- Camanche North Shore10.3 mi W
- Amador City11.4 mi N
- Pine Grove11.4 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Paloma
What county is Paloma in?
Paloma is in Calaveras County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Paloma, CA?
The ZIP code of Paloma is 95642.
What is the elevation of Paloma?
1,362 feet (415 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Paloma?
Mokelumne Hill (4.6 mi), Campo Seco (5.8 mi), Valley Springs (5.9 mi), Jackson (6.1 mi), San Andreas (6.8 mi).
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