Welcome to Onyx ...
Onyx is located in Kern County<1>.
Onyx was established in 1861.
Onyx is 2,790 feet [850 m] above sea level.<2> In other words, the altitude of Onyx is about ½ mile above sea level.
Time Zone: Onyx lies in the Pacific Time Zone (PST/PDT) and observes daylight saving time
Telephone area codes for Onyx: (760) & (442)<3>
The ZIP code for Onyx: 93255<4>
Communities Also Named Onyx ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 3 communities that are also named Onyx - they are located in Arkansas, Idaho and Missouri.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Onyx.
Communities near Onyx ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Onyx.
- Bella Vista
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bella Vista
- Bella Vista is located in Kern County
- South Lake
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Lake
- South Lake is located in Kern County
- South Lake
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Lake
- South Lake is located in Tulare County
- Mountain Mesa
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Mesa
- Mountain Mesa is located in Kern County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mountain Mesa <6>
- Squirrel Mountain Valley
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Squirrel Mountain Valley
- Squirrel Mountain Valley is located in Kern County
- Kernville
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kernville
- Kernville is located in Kern County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kernville <6>
- Isabella ‑ Historic
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the west) - Rogersville ‑ Historic
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rogersville
- Rogersville is located in Kern County
- Wofford Heights
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wofford Heights
- Wofford Heights is located in Kern County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wofford Heights <6>
- Sageland ‑ Historic
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Onyx. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Onyx.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Onyx. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Onyx.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Onyx. See our Newspapers Page for Onyx.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Onyx ...
Looking for more information about Onyx? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Onyx, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Onyx.
Adding Onyx to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Onyx in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Onyx was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Onyx post office opened in 1889.
We also found Onyx in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Onyx.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Onyx. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Kern County: www.co.kern.ca.us/
The official website for State of California: https://www.ca.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of California's counties, including Kern, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Onyx - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | Area code (442) is an overlay for area code (760). |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Onyx). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Onyx or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |