Pilot Hill (formerly, Centerville, Pilothill, and Pittsfield) is an unincorporated community in El Dorado County, California.[1] It is located 13 miles (21 km) west-northwest of Placerville,[3] at an elevation of 1175 feet (358 m).[1]
Pilot Hill | |
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  Pilot Hill Location in California  Pilot Hill Pilot Hill (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 38°50′06″N 121°00′52″W / 38.83500°N 121.01444°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | El Dorado County |
| Elevation | 1,175 ft (358 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 786 |
| ZIP code | 95664[2] |
| Area code(s) | 279 and 916 |
In 1849, mining commenced at Pilot Hill.[3] Originally, Centerville, Pilot Hill, and Pittsfield were separate nearby mining camps that unified under the name Centerville.[3] The post office came in 1854 and bestowed the name Pilot Hill.[3]Farm Trails - Pilot Hill is on the Farm Trails Map. Lavender, Olives and Grapes can be picked seasonally at Enchanted April Farm on historic Salmon Falls Road in Pilot Hill.