Rich, California
| Rich | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Rich  Rich Location in California | |
| Coordinates: 34°58′35″N 117°43′39″W / 34.97639°N 117.72750°WCoordinates: 34°58′35″N 117°43′39″W / 34.97639°N 117.72750°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Elevation[1] | 2,346 ft (715 m) |
Rich is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California.[1] It is located on the railroad 5 miles (8 km) west-southwest of Boron,[2] at an elevation of 2346 feet (715 m).[1]
Rich has been noted for its unusual place name.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rich, California
- ↑ Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 1096. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
- ↑ Thompson, George E. (1 July 2009). You Live Where?: Interesting and Unusual Facts about where We Live. iUniverse. p. 12. ISBN 978-1-4401-3421-0.
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