Fiddletown, California

Fiddletown
The Chew Kee Chinese Apothecary (historic rammed-earth structure) in Fiddletown
Fiddletown
Location in California
Coordinates: 38°30′14″N 120°45′20″W / 38.50389°N 120.75556°W / 38.50389; -120.75556
Country United States
State California
CountyAmador County
Settled1849
Area
  Total
4.636 sq mi (12.007 km2)
  Land4.636 sq mi (12.007 km2)
  Water0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation
1,683 ft (513 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
279
  Density60/sq mi (23/km2)
ZIP code
95629
Area code209
FIPS code06-23980
GNIS feature IDs223482, 2583012
Fiddletown
NRHP reference No.78000655
CHISL No.35
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJune 7, 1978
Designated CHISL1932

Fiddletown (from 1878 to 1932, Oleta) is a census-designated place in Amador County, California. It lies at an elevation of 1683 feet (513 m). It is located at 38°30′14″N 120°45′20″W / 38.50389°N 120.75556°W / 38.50389; -120.75556. The town is registered as a California Historical Landmark and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NPS-78000655). The community is in ZIP code 95629 and area code 209. Fiddletown's population was 279 at the 2020 census.