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Unincorporated community in California, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pilot Hill (formerly, Centerville, Pilothill, and Pittsfield) is an unincorporated community in El Dorado County, California.[1] It is located 13 miles (21 km) west-northwest of Placerville,[3] at an elevation of 1175 feet (358 m).[1]
Pilot Hill | |
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Coordinates: 38°50′06″N 121°00′52″W | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | El Dorado County |
Elevation | 1,175 ft (358 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 786 |
ZIP code | 95664[2] |
Area code(s) | 279 and 916 |
In 1849, mining commenced at Pilot Hill.[3] Originally, Centerville, Pilot Hill, and Pittsfield were separate nearby mining camps that unified under the name Centerville.[3] The post office came in 1854 and bestowed the name Pilot Hill.[3] Farm Trails - Pilot Hill is on the Farm Trails Map. Lavender, Olives and Grapes can be picked seasonally at Enchanted April Farm on historic Salmon Falls Road in Pilot Hill.
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