Pilot Hill, California facts for kids
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Pilot Hill
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 Pilot Hill
Location in California
Pilot Hill
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | El Dorado County |
| Elevation | 1,175 ft (358 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 786 |
| ZIP code |
95664
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| Area code(s) | 279 and 916 |
Pilot Hill (formerly, Centerville, Pilothill, and Pittsfield) is an unincorporated community in El Dorado County, California. It is located 13 miles (21 km) west-northwest of Placerville, at an elevation of 1175 feet (358 m).
In 1849, mining commenced at Pilot Hill. Originally, Centerville, Pilot Hill, and Pittsfield were separate nearby mining camps that unified under the name Centerville. The post office came in 1854 and bestowed the name Pilot Hill. 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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