Strawberry is a small unincorporated community on the South Fork American River, 3.25 miles (5 km) south-southwest of Pyramid Peak,[2] along U.S. Route 50 in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. The sign on the highway reads population 50.
Strawberry | |
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![]() Strawberry Lodge after a winter storm, facing U.S. Route 50 | |
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Coordinates: 38°47′49″N 120°08′43″W | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | El Dorado County |
Elevation | 5,738 ft (1,749 m) |
ZIP code | 95735 (Twin Bridges, CA) |
Area code(s) | 530 |
FIPS code | 32-60600 |
GNIS feature ID | 0861100 |
California Historical Landmark | |
Reference no. | 707 |
The town became a popular resort in the 1850s, and a station along the Central Overland Pony Express between Yank's Station and Webster's, Sugar Loaf House Station. It was along the Lincoln Highway Sierra Nevada Southern Route by 1916. The site is now registered as California Historical Landmark #707.[3]
Strawberry is also the home of Lovers Leap climbing area.[4]
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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