Ripperdan

Ripperdan is an unincorporated community in . The town was named for Abraham and Mahala Ripperdan, who settled in the area. However, in later years, the site became informally known as "Jap Corners" for the succession of Japanese-American business owners who operated a grocery store and a local farm labor center.
  • Type: Hamlet
  • Description: unincorporated community in California
  • Also known as: “Ripperdan, CA” and “Ripperdan, California”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include La Vina and Biola.

Hamlet
is a census-designated place in , United States. is situated 3½ miles northwest of Ripperdan.

Locality
is a census-designated place in , United States. is situated 4 miles southeast of Ripperdan.

Locality
is a census-designated place in , United States. is situated 6 miles north of Ripperdan.

Ripperdan

Latitude
36.85149° or 36° 51′ 5″ north
Longitude
-120.05563° or 120° 3′ 20″ west
Elevation
246 feet (75 metres)
Open location code
848XVW2V+HP
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Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Turkish—“Ripperdan” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “里珀丹”
  • French: “Ripperdan”
  • Turkish: “Ripperdan”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Biola and Irrigosa.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery and Biola Post Office.

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