Imola, California Explained

Imola
Settlement Type:unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:California#USA
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in California
Pushpin Image:California Locator Map with US.PNG
Unit Pref:US
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Napa County
Coordinates:38.2786°N -122.2806°W
Elevation M:2
Elevation Ft:7

Imola was an unincorporated community in Napa County, California. It lies at an elevation of 7 feet (2 m). Imola was located on the Southern Pacific Railroad, 1.25miles south of Napa.

The Imola post office opened in 1920, and closed in 1953. 

Imola was the site of the Napa State Hospital (originally housing people diagnosed "insane"). Imola was named for Imola in Italy, which also hosted an insane asylum. In 1948, Imola was described as a "house of hope" in which patients were able to build skills working in the agricultural and industrial activities supported by the hospital.[1] Imola was later annexed to the city of Napa.

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Notes and References

  1. News: . 17 Dec 1948 . Progress, improvement, and growth evident in community life at Napa State Hospital . Napa Journal . Napa, CA . 13 Dec 2023.