Atwater, Agricultural city in Merced County, California, United States
Atwater extends across 6.6 square miles of land in California's Central Valley, where agricultural fields surround residential neighborhoods and commercial districts.
The settlement grew after Marshall D. Atwater allowed the railroad to build a station on his wheat farm in the 1870s, leading to official incorporation in 1922.
The Castle Air Museum maintains a collection of military aircraft and artifacts, preserving the aviation legacy of the former Castle Air Force Base.
State Route 99 connects Atwater to major California cities, while local streets provide access to shopping centers, parks, and educational institutions throughout the municipality.
The city declared itself a business sanctuary during the 2020 pandemic, making an independent stance on local commerce regulations.
Location: Merced County
Inception: August 16, 1922
Elevation above the sea: 46 m
Website: http://atwater.org
GPS coordinates: 37.34778,-120.60917
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:02
Lake McClure
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Turlock Lake State Recreation Area
31.2 km
San Luis National Wildlife Refuge
22.9 km
Merced National Wildlife Refuge
13.2 km
Randall Fawcett House
46.8 km
Modesto Arch
47.3 km
Gallo Center for the Arts
47.3 km
Tioga Hotel
12 km
Gold Dredge
33.9 km
Bloss Mansion
346 m
Church of St. Joseph
38.6 km
Merced County Courthouse
12.1 km
Leggett House
12.6 km
Castle Air Museum
3.4 km
Thomas H. Leggett House
12.6 km
Bank of Los Banos Building
38.2 km
Bank of Italy
12.3 km
Odd Fellows Hall
37.5 km
El Viejo Post Office
47.3 km
Merced County High School
12.2 km
Maj. George Beecher Cook House
12.6 km
Hornitos Masonic Hall No. 98
37.1 km
Old Adobe Barn
37.6 km
Buhach Grammar School
3.8 km
Kaehler-Rector House
12.5 km
Merced Theatre
12.6 km
McHenry Museum & Historical Society
47.3 km
Wallace Dining Center
16.2 kmReviews
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