Hammonton (formerly, Dredgertown and Dredgerville)[2] is an unincorporated community in Yuba County, California. It is located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) south of Browns Valley,[2] at an elevation of 131 feet (40 m).
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Coordinates: 39°11′35″N 121°25′15″W | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | Yuba County |
Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
A post office operated at Hammonton from 1906 to 1957.[2] The original name was due to gold dredging which took place in the nearby Yuba Goldfields. The current name is in honor of W.P. Hammon, gold-dredging company official.[2]
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County seat: Marysville | ||
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