Ripperdan, California
Unincorporated community in California, United States
Unincorporated community in California, United States
36°51′05″N 120°03′22″W / 36.85139°N 120.05611°W / 36.85139; -120.05611Ripperdan is an unincorporated community in Madera, California, United States.[1] The town was named for Abraham and Mahala Ripperdan, who settled the area. However, in later years the site became informally known as "Jap Corners" for the succession of Japanese-American business owners who operated the grocery store and a local farm labor center.[2] Much of the town was destroyed in a fire in 1967.[3]
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ripperdan, California
- ^ Loughnan, Woody (October 23, 1977). "Ripperdan: Small town with big heart". The Fresno Bee. Fresno, CA. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
- ^ "Ripperdan clears debris after fire, prepares to rebuild". The Fresno Bee. Fresno, CA. June 6, 1967. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
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