Borden | |
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Coordinates: 36°55′48″N 120°01′36″W / 36.93000°N 120.02667°W | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | Madera County |
Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
Borden (formerly, Alabama Settlement and Arcola) is an unincorporated community in Madera County, California. [1] It is located on the Southern Pacific Railroad 3 miles (4.8 km) southeast of Madera, [2] at an elevation of 272 feet (83 m). [1]
The first settlers came from Alabama in 1858, whence its original name. [2] The name Arcola comes from the plantation in Alabama owned by one of the settlers. [2] The current name was bestowed by the railroad for civic leader, Dr. Joseph Borden. [2] The Borden post office operated to 1873, closed for a time in 1896, and closed for good in 1907. [2] [3] [4]
On December 2, 2010, the California High-Speed Rail Authority Board voted to start construction of the first part of the California High-Speed Rail line at Borden and continue it to Corcoran, California. Construction is expected to begin in 2012. [5]
Borden | |
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Coordinates: 36°55′48″N 120°01′36″W / 36.93000°N 120.02667°W | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | Madera County |
Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
Borden (formerly, Alabama Settlement and Arcola) is an unincorporated community in Madera County, California. [1] It is located on the Southern Pacific Railroad 3 miles (4.8 km) southeast of Madera, [2] at an elevation of 272 feet (83 m). [1]
The first settlers came from Alabama in 1858, whence its original name. [2] The name Arcola comes from the plantation in Alabama owned by one of the settlers. [2] The current name was bestowed by the railroad for civic leader, Dr. Joseph Borden. [2] The Borden post office operated to 1873, closed for a time in 1896, and closed for good in 1907. [2] [3] [4]
On December 2, 2010, the California High-Speed Rail Authority Board voted to start construction of the first part of the California High-Speed Rail line at Borden and continue it to Corcoran, California. Construction is expected to begin in 2012. [5]