Martinus Corner, California

Martinus Corner is an unincorporated community in Monterey County, California.[1] It is located 4 miles (6.4 km) east-southeast of Jolon,[2] at an elevation of 958 feet (292 m).[1]

Martinus Corner
Martinus Corner
Location in California
Martinus Corner
Martinus Corner (the United States)
Coordinates: 35°56′24″N 121°07′09″W
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountyMonterey County
Elevation958 ft (292 m)

The name honors Jan Henry Martinus, who in 1891 staked a land claim at the place.[2]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Martinus Corner, 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. 922. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.


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