Imola | |
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  Imola Location in California  Imola Imola (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 38°16′43″N 122°16′50″W / 38.27861°N 122.28056°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Napa County |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
Imola was an unincorporated community in Napa County, California.[1] It lies at an elevation of 7 feet (2 m).[1] Imola was located on the Southern Pacific Railroad, 1.25 miles (2.0 km) south of Napa.[2]
The Imola post office opened in 1920, and closed in 1953.[2]
Imola was the site of the Napa State Hospital (originally housing people diagnosed "insane"). Imola was named for Imola in Italy, which also hosted an insane asylum.[2] In 1948, Imola was described as a "house of hope" in which patients were able to build skills working in the agricultural and industrial activities supported by the hospital.[3] Imola was later annexed to the city of Napa.
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Imola, California
- ^ a b c Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 644. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
- ^ "Progress, improvement, and growth evident in community life at Napa State Hospital". Napa Journal. Napa, CA. December 17, 1948. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
See also
Municipalities and communities of Napa County, California, United States | ||
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost towns | ||
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