Minter Village | |
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Coordinates: 35°30′13″N 119°10′58″W / 35.50361°N 119.18278°W | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | Kern County |
Elevation | 423 ft (129 m) |
Minter Village is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California. [1] It is located 13 miles (21 km) northwest of Bakersfield, [2] at an elevation of 423 feet (129 m). [1]
During World War II, the place was the site of an Army Air Corps airfield Minter Field. [2] Minter Village was founded following the war. [2] The Minter Field post office operated from 1942 to 1949. [2] The Minter Village post office operated from 1948 to 1961. [2]