Smithflat (formerly, Smith's Flat, Smiths Flat, and Smith Flat) is an unincorporated community in El Dorado County, California, United States.[1] It lies 4 km (2.5 mi) east of Placerville and 7.2 km (4.5 mi) west of Camino at an elevation of 2224 feet (678 m).[1]
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Coordinates: 38°44′05″N 120°45′19″W | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | El Dorado County |
Elevation | 2,224 ft (678 m) |
The Smith's Flat post office opened in 1876 and was renamed to Smithflat in 1895.[2] The name honors Jeb Smith, a rancher who settled here early.[2]
Municipalities and communities of El Dorado County, California, United States | ||
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County seat: Placerville | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This CDP also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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