Jerseydale, California facts for kids

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Unincorporated community
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Country	United States
State	California
County	Mariposa County
Elevation	3,779 ft (1,152 m)

Jerseydale is an unincorporated community in Mariposa County, California. It is located 9 miles (14 km) south-southwest of El Portal, at an elevation of 3779 feet (1152 m).

A post office operated at Jerseydale from 1889 to 1930.

Jerseydale was predominantly a gold mining community during the latter part of the nineteenth century. In later years it became a significant apple-growing district. Jerseydale is now the site of a Forest Service station and a fire station. The area is known for exceptionally heavy rainfall during winter storms.