Verona, California facts for kids
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Verona
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 Verona
Location in California
Verona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
Verona is an unincorporated community in Alameda County, California. It is located on the Western Pacific and the Southern Pacific Railroads 2.25 miles (3.6 km) north of Sunol, at an elevation of 315 feet (96 m).
Name
The name is from the estate of Phoebe Hearst La Hacienda del Pozo de Verona which was located nearby and the station at Verona was the nearest to the estate.
Verona shelter
A small shelter named Verona was built in 1901. It served the local farmers in the area and had a nearby picnic area. The station was retired in March 1939.
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