Imola | |
|---|---|
  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.
- ^ 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.