Hanford, County seat in Kings County, California, United States
Located in the San Joaquin Valley, Hanford stands at 76 meters elevation, surrounded by agricultural fields and connected by two major railway lines.
The Southern Pacific Railroad established Hanford in 1891, naming it after executive James Madison Hanford during the development of regional transportation routes.
The Carnegie Museum preserves local history, including artifacts from Amelia Earhart's time as a flight instructor at the nearby airport in the 1930s.
The Hanford Municipal Airport serves the region as a general aviation facility while the city administration manages services through specialized departments.
The 1880 Mussel Slough Tragedy, a land dispute between settlers and railroad companies, resulted in seven casualties near present-day Hanford.
Location: Kings County
Elevation above the sea: 76 m
Website: https://www.cityofhanfordca.com/
Website: https://cityofhanfordca.com
GPS coordinates: 36.32750,-119.64556
Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:58
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