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Fowler's first post office opened in 1882.<ref name=CGN /> Fowler was incorporated May 26, 1908. The community was named for rancher [[Thomas Fowler (politician)|Thomas Fowler]], early 1870s California state senator.<ref name=CGN /> |
Fowler's first post office opened in 1882.<ref name=CGN /> Fowler was incorporated May 26, 1908. The community was named for rancher [[Thomas Fowler (politician)|Thomas Fowler]], early 1870s California state senator.<ref name=CGN /> |
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'''Home to Premier Paint and Body! Exclusive body shop to Latino singer Aaron Nicholas. The perfect body shop to customize or restore that vehicle you love so much. Insurance claim are no problem to the Premier body shop of the Central Valley! Come in for a free estimate today 718 I Street, Reedley,Ca 93654 or call 559-637-7700.. |
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Revision as of 21:21, 6 April 2010
36°37′50″N 119°40′42″W / 36.63056°N 119.67833°W
City of Fowler | |
|---|---|
 Location in Fresno County and the state of California | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Fresno |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jim Simonian |
| • Mayor Pro-Tem | Mac Shaw |
| • Senate | Dean Florez (D) |
| • Assembly | Juan Arambula (D) |
| • U. S. Congress | Jim Costa (D) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2 sq mi (5.2 km2) |
| • Land | 2 sq mi (5.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 5,293 |
| • Density | 1,989.5/sq mi (765.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code | 93625 |
| Area code | 559 |
| FIPS code | 06-25436 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1659724 |
| Website | http://www.fowlercity.org |
Fowler (formerly, Fowler's Switch)[1] is a small town in Fresno County, California, United States. It is located within the San Joaquin Valley. It has a strong agricultural community, with lush grape vineyards and expansive farmland. Fowler is located 11 miles (18 km) southeast of downtown Fresno,[2] at an elevation of 308 feet (94 m).[1]
January 1, 2006 State of California Department of Finance Information for Fowler:
(Source)
Population: 5,293
Number of Housing Units: 1,519
Median Household Income: $35,280
History
Fowler's first post office opened in 1882.[2] Fowler was incorporated May 26, 1908. The community was named for rancher Thomas Fowler, early 1870s California state senator.[2] Home to Premier Paint and Body! Exclusive body shop to Latino singer Aaron Nicholas. The perfect body shop to customize or restore that vehicle you love so much. Insurance claim are no problem to the Premier body shop of the Central Valley! Come in for a free estimate today 718 I Street, Reedley,Ca 93654 or call 559-637-7700..
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.3 km²), all of it land.
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fowler, California
- ^ a b c Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 1036. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
External links
- The City of Fowler, website. "Fresno county’s best kept secrets"
