Camphora, California
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| Camphora | |
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| Unincorporated community | |
 Camphora
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Monterey County |
| Elevation[1] | 171 ft (52 m) |
Camphora (formerly, Camp Four) is an unincorporated community in Monterey County, California.[1] It is located on U.S. Route 101 and the Southern Pacific Railroad line, 3 miles (4.8 km) northwest of Soledad,[2] at an elevation of 171 feet (52 m).[1]
Camphora began in 1873 as a railroad construction camp called Camp Four.[2] Mexican workers pronounced the place as "camphora" and the railroad used this as the official name of the town.[2]
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