Chrysopolis, California
| Chrysopolis | |
|---|---|
| Former settlement | |
  Chrysopolis Location in California | |
| Coordinates: 36°57′38″N 118°11′48″W / 36.96056°N 118.19667°WCoordinates: 36°57′38″N 118°11′48″W / 36.96056°N 118.19667°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Inyo County |
| Elevation[1] | 3,819 ft (1,164 m) |
Chrysopolis (Greek for "city of gold") is a former settlement in Inyo County, California.[1] It was located on the east bank of the Owens River south of Aberdeen,[2] at an elevation of 3819 feet (1164 m).[1]
Chrysopolis was founded in the 1860s.[2] As the name suggests, Chrysopolis was originally a mining camp.[2] A post office operated at Chrysopolis from 1866 to 1867.[2]
