Pilot Hill (formerly, Centerville, Pilothill, and Pittsfield) is an unincorporated community in El Dorado County, California.[1] It is located 13 miles (21 km) west-northwest of Placerville,[2] at an elevation of 1175 feet (358 m).[1]

Pilot Hill
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 38°50′06″N 121°00′52″W
Country	United States
State	California
County	El Dorado County
Elevation [1]	1,175 ft (358 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	786

In 1849, mining commenced at Pilot Hill.[2] Originally, Centerville, Pilot Hill, and Pittsfield were separate nearby mining camps that unified under the name Centerville.[2] The post office came in 1854 and bestowed the name Pilot Hill.[2] Farm Trails - Pilot Hill is on the Farm Trails Map. Lavender, Olives and Grapes can be picked seasonally at Enchanted April Farm on historic Salmon Falls Road in Pilot Hill.

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