| Minter Village | |
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Minter Village
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Elevation[1] | 423 ft (129 m) |
Minter Village is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California.[1] It is located 13 miles (21 km) northwest of Bakersfield,[2] at an elevation of 423 feet (129 m).[1]
During World War II, the place was the site of an Army Air Corps airfield Minter Field.[2] Minter Village was founded following the war.[2] The Minter Field post office operated from 1942 to 1949.[2] The Minter Village post office operated from 1948 to 1961.[2]