We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Sherman Oaks. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Sherman Oaks.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Sherman Oaks. 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 Sherman Oaks.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Sherman Oaks. See our Newspapers Page for Sherman Oaks.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Sherman Oaks ...
Looking for more information about Sherman Oaks? 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.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Sherman Oaks, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Sherman Oaks.
Footnotes ...
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If you're interested in how the shape of California's counties, including Los Angeles, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
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A demonym is the name for a resident of a community which is usually derived from (or is related to) the name of that community. In other words, it's how the residents of Sherman Oaks refer to themselves. It's important to note that there aren't any rules for taking a community's name and turning it into a demonym. A demonym is informal and while the majority of Sherman Oaks may use one name, keep in mind that others may use something different.
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The elevation is an estimate for the area around Sherman Oaks - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
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When there's a risk of an area code running out of phone numbers, an 'Overlay Area Code' is created that has the same geographic boundaries as the existing area code. In this case, the 818 code has been Overlayed with the 747 area code. New phone numbers in the Sherman Oaks area will be assigned with one of these codes: 818 or 747. As a result, placing a call in the Sherman Oaks area will require 10-digit dialing (where you enter both the area code and then the phone number).
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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 Sherman Oaks). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Sherman Oaks or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
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While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.