Bowman, California
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United StatesElevation1,617 ft (493 m)
Bowman | |
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  Bowman Location in California  Bowman Bowman (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 38°56′31″N 121°02′51″W / 38.94194°N 121.04750°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Placer County |
| Elevation | 1,617 ft (493 m) |
Bowman is an unincorporated community in Placer County, California.[1] Bowman is located on the Southern Pacific Railroad, 3.25 miles (5.2 km) north-northeast of Auburn.[2] It lies at an elevation of 1617 feet (493 m).[1]
The Bowman post office opened in 1893.[2] The name honors Harry Hoisington Bowman, fruit grower.[2]
