Newtown (formerly, New town)[2] is a small unincorporated community in El Dorado County, California, United States.[1] It is located 2.25 miles (3.6 km) south of Camino,[2] at an elevation of 2447 feet (746 m).[1] The ZIP code is 95667. The community is inside area code 530.
Newtown | |
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Unincorporated community | |
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Coordinates: 38°42′16″N 120°40′45″W | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | El Dorado County |
Elevation | 2,447 ft (746 m) |
Population (176) | |
• Total | 4 |
A post office operated at Newtown from 1854 to 1912, with a closure in 1875.[2]
Notable residents have included John Augustus Raffetto, father of radio star Michael Raffetto. The Raffetto home is now a bed and breakfast and offers a room in the name of that family.[3]
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