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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Madera County |
| Elevation[1] | 272 ft (83 m) |
Borden (formerly, Alabama Settlement and Arcola) is an unincorporated community in Madera County, California.[1] It is located on the Southern Pacific Railroad 3 miles (4.8 km) southeast of Madera,[2] at an elevation of 272 feet (83 m).[1]
The first settlers came from Alabama in 1858, whence its original name.[2] The name Arcola comes from the plantation in Alabama owned by one of the settlers.[2] The current name was bestowed by the railroad for civic leader, Dr. James Borden.[2] The Borden post office operated to 1873, closed for a time in 1896, and closed for good in 1907.[2]
On December 2, 2010, the California High-Speed Rail Authority Board voted to start construction of the first part of the California High-Speed Rail line at Borden and continue it to Corcoran, California. Construction is expected to begin in 2012.[3]