Famoso, California

Famoso
Vintage sign collection in Famoso
Vintage sign collection in Famoso
Famoso is located in California
Famoso
Famoso
Location in California
Famoso is located in the United States
Famoso
Famoso
Famoso (the United States)
Coordinates: 35°35′53″N 119°12′29″W / 35.59806°N 119.20806°W / 35.59806; -119.20806
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountyKern County
Elevation427 ft (130 m)

Famoso (Spanish for "Famous") is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California.[1] It is located on Poso Creek 5.5 miles (8.9 km) south-southeast of McFarland,[2] at an elevation of 427 feet (130 m).[1] Famoso is located at the junction of State Route 99 and the eastern terminus of State Route 46. The town is famous for its nut groves and especially the race track - Auto Club Famoso Raceway (Famoso Raceway).

  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Famoso, California
  2. ^ Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 1034. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.