Coordinates: 36°37′50″N 119°40′42″W / 36.63056°N 119.67833°W / 36.63056; -119.67833
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:
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Population: 5,293
Number of Housing Units: 1,519
Median Household Income: $35,280
[edit] 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]
[edit] 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.
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Fowler history
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