Dunlap, California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Fresno County |
| Elevation[1] | 1,919 ft (585 m) |
Dunlap is an unincorporated community in Fresno County, California.[1] It lies at an elevation of 1919 feet (585 m).[1] It has a population of 131. It is located approximately 38 miles (61 km) east of Fresno. St. Nicholas Ranch ([1]), a retreat center run by the Greek Orthodox Church, is a major attraction. The Greek Orthodox Monastery (Convent) of the Theotokos, the Life-Giving Spring ([2]) is also located there. A special attraction of Dunlap is the Sierra Endangered Cat Haven [3][4]. The ZIP Code is 93621, and the community is inside area code 559.
The first post office was established in 1882, was closed for a time in 1885, and moved in 1898.[2] The name honors George Dunlap Moss, school teacher instrumental in bringing a post office to the town.[2]
Hye Camp, which was a land formerly owned by olympian Bob Mathias, is now owned and operated by the Armenian Church of the Western Diocese as a youth camp and retreat center.
A female intern-volunteer was killed on March 6, 2013 by a lion at the Sierra Endangered Cat Haven animal park. The lion escaped from a feeding cage and attacked while she was cleaning his enclosure.[3]
Climate
The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Csb" (Mediterranean Climate).[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dunlap, California
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- ↑ Climate Summary
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