Brown, California
Brown | |
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Unincorporated community | |
Brown Brown Location in California | |
Coordinates: 35°46′25″N 117°51′00″W / 35.77361°N 117.85000°WCoordinates: 35°46′25″N 117°51′00″W / 35.77361°N 117.85000°W | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | Kern County |
Elevation[1] | 2,392 ft (729 m) |
Brown (formerly, Siding 18, Front, and Mount Owen)[2] is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California.[1] It is located on the Southern Pacific Railroad 9 miles (14 km) north-northwest of Inyokern,[2] at an elevation of 2392 feet (729 m).[1]
The Brown post office opened in 1909, changed its name to Mount Owen in 1948, and closed in 1950.[2] Originally called Siding 18 because the place was on the railroad built to support construction of the Owens Valley aqueduct.[2] The name Brown honors George Brown, hotelier.[2]
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