Barro, California

Barro
unincorporated community
Barro

Location in California

Coordinates: 38°31′34″N 122°29′34″W / 38.52611°N 122.49278°W / 38.52611; -122.49278Coordinates: 38°31′34″N 122°29′34″W / 38.52611°N 122.49278°W / 38.52611; -122.49278
Country  United States
State  California
County Napa County
Elevation[1] 236 ft (72 m)

Barro is an unincorporated community in Napa County, California.[1] It lies at an elevation of 236 feet (72 m).[1] Barro is located on the Southern Pacific Railroad, 2 miles (3.2 km) northwest of Saint Helena.[2]

This area is noted for its wine production and has numerous landmarks such as the Freemark Abbey Winery and the Wine Inn. The Napa River flows through the community.

References

  1. 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Barro, California
  2. Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 599. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.


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