Merced County, Administrative division in San Joaquin Valley, California, United States.
Merced County extends across 1,979 square miles of terrain in California, bordered by major highways including Interstate 5 and State Routes 33, 59, and 99.
The county formed in 1855 from parts of Mariposa County, taking its name from the Merced River discovered during Gabriel Moraga's expedition in 1806.
The University of California Merced campus functions as an educational center, providing academic programs and research opportunities for students across the region.
The Department of Administrative Services operates from 2222 M Street in Merced, offering technology support, geographical information systems, and purchasing services to residents.
The Merced National Wildlife Refuge and San Luis National Wildlife Refuge protect natural habitats within the county boundaries, supporting local wildlife populations.
Location: California
Inception: 1855
Capital city: Merced
Shares border with: Stanislaus County, Tuolumne County, Mariposa County, Madera County, Fresno County, San Benito County, Santa Clara County
Website: https://countyofmerced.com
GPS coordinates: 37.19000,-120.71000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:04
Valley State Prison
50.1 km
San Luis Reservoir
35.6 km
Pacheco Pass
45 km
Delta–Mendota Canal
31.3 km
Pacheco State Park
46.3 km
Turlock Lake State Recreation Area
50 km
San Luis National Wildlife Refuge
12 km
Merced National Wildlife Refuge
9 km
Randall Fawcett House
27.1 km
New Exchequer Dam
58.9 km
Tioga Hotel
23.5 km
O'Neill Dam
32.3 km
Gold Dredge
53.5 km
Bloss Mansion
19.8 km
Church of St. Joseph
19.1 km
Merced County Courthouse
23.9 km
Madera County Courthouse
63.1 km
Leggett House
24.3 km
Castle Air Museum
22.7 km
Thomas H. Leggett House
24.2 km
Bank of Los Banos Building
18.8 km
Bank of Italy
23.7 km
Merced County High School
24 km
Maj. George Beecher Cook House
24.2 km
Hornitos Masonic Hall No. 98
54.3 km
Buhach Grammar School
19 km
Kaehler-Rector House
24.5 km
Merced Theatre
23.8 kmReviews
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