| Riverton | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | El Dorado County |
| Elevation[1] | 3,238 ft (987 m) |
Riverton (formerly, Moore's Station[1] and Moores[2]) is a small unincorporated community in El Dorado County, California.[1] It is located on the South Fork of the American River 8.5 miles (14 km) west of Kyburz,[2] at an elevation of 3238 feet (987 m).[1] The ZIP code is 95726. The community is inside area code 530.
The place was on a toll road operated by John M. Moore, and was originally called Moore's Station.[2] A post office operated at Riverton from 1893 to 1898.[2]