Camphora, California
Unincorporated community in California, United States
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Camphora (formerly, Camp Four) is an unincorporated community in Monterey County, California.[1] It is located on U.S. Route 101 and the Southern Pacific Railroad line, 3 miles (4.8 km) northwest of Soledad,[2] at an elevation of 171 feet (52 m).[1]
CountryUnited States
Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Camphora | |
|---|---|
  Camphora Location in California | |
| Coordinates: 36°27′11″N 121°22′16″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Monterey County |
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
Camphora began in 1873 as a railroad construction camp called Camp Four.[2] Mexican workers pronounced the place as "camphora" and the railroad used this as the official name of the town.[2]
