Sly Park (formerly, Park)[2] is an unincorporated community in El Dorado County, California.[1] It is located in Sly Valley 13 miles (21 km) east of Placerville,[2] at an elevation of 3560 feet (1085 m).[1]
Sly Park | |
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Unincorporated community | |
![]() Jenkinson Lake near Sly Park | |
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Coordinates: 38°43′17″N 120°35′05″W | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | El Dorado County |
Elevation | 3,560 ft (1,085 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 459 |
A post office operated at Sly Park from 1891 to 1919, with several moves.[2] The name honors James Sly, one of the Mormons who discovered Sly Valley.[2]
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