Martinus Corner, California
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Martinus Corner is an unincorporated community
in Monterey County
, California
. It is located 4 miles (6.4 km) east-southeast of Jolon
, at an elevation of 958 feet (292 m).
The name honors Jan Henry Martinus, who in 1891 staked a land claim at the place.
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
in Monterey County
Monterey County, California
Monterey County is a county located on the Pacific coast of the U.S. state of California, its northwestern section forming the southern half of Monterey Bay. The northern half of the bay is in Santa Cruz County. As of 2010, the population was 415,057. The county seat and largest city is Salinas...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. It is located 4 miles (6.4 km) east-southeast of Jolon
Jolon, California
Jolon is an unincorporated community in Monterey County, California. It is located south of King City, at an elevation of 971 feet . Jolon is located in the Salinas Valley in a rural area located about 6 miles from Mission San Antonio de Padua, and is part of Fort Hunter Liggett.The town was...
, at an elevation of 958 feet (292 m).
The name honors Jan Henry Martinus, who in 1891 staked a land claim at the place.