Clipper Gap (also, Clippergap)[2] is an unincorporated community in Placer County, California.[1] Clipper Gap is located 6 miles (9.7 km) north-northeast of Auburn.[2] It lies at an elevation of 1676 feet (511 m).[1]
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Coordinates: 38°58′10″N 121°01′03″W | |
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County | Placer County |
Elevation | 1,676 ft (511 m) |
The Clipper Gap post office opened in 1866, changed its name to Clippergap in 1894, reverted its name to Clipper Gap in 1950, and closed permanently in 1960.[2]
Municipalities and communities of Placer County, California, United States | ||
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County seat: Auburn | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This CDP also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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