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Welcome to Idyllwild ...

Idyllwild is located in Riverside County<1>.

While we don't have a date for the founding of Idyllwild, you might consider that their post office opened  in 1901.

Idyllwild is 5,250 feet [1,600 m] above sea level.<2> In other words, the elevation of Idyllwild is about 1 mile [or ~1½ km] above sea level.

Time Zone: Idyllwild lies in the Pacific Time Zone (PST/PDT) and observes daylight saving time

The ZIP code for Idyllwild: 92549<3>

Going back to its beginning, Idyllwild was originally named Raynetta. For more information about the names of Idyllwild, see The Names of Idyllwild on our Genealogy Page.

Communities near Idyllwild ...

We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Idyllwild.

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 Idyllwild. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Idyllwild.

Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Idyllwild. 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 Idyllwild.

We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Idyllwild. Our list includes 4 papers. See our Newspapers Page for Idyllwild.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Idyllwild ...

Looking for more information about Idyllwild? 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 Idyllwild, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Idyllwild.

Adding Idyllwild to Our Gazetteer ...

We originally found mention of Idyllwild 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 Idyllwild was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).

We also found Idyllwild in the book titled .<6> X3X - From that list, the Idyllwild post office opened in 1901.

For more details, see References and Mentions for Idyllwild.

Footnotes ...

<1>If you're interested in how the shape of California's counties, including Riverside, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<2>The elevation is an estimate for the area around Idyllwild - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<3>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 Idyllwild). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Idyllwild or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
<4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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>A copy of their list with background information can be found at:

      https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/