Donner, California
| Donner | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Donner Location in California | |
| Coordinates: 39°18′59″N 120°19′56″W / 39.31639°N 120.33222°WCoordinates: 39°18′59″N 120°19′56″W / 39.31639°N 120.33222°W | |
| Country |
 United States |
| State |
 California |
| County | Placer County |
| Elevation[1] | 7,021 ft (2,140 m) |
Donner is an unincorporated community in Placer County, California.[1] Donner is located on the Southern Pacific Railroad, 2 miles (3.2 km) east-southeast of Donner Pass.[2] It lies at an elevation of 7021 feet (2140 m).[1]
The Donner post office operated from 1882 to 1926.[2] The name honors the Donner Party.
