Kearsarge (formerly, Kearsarge Station, Citrus, and Independence), is an unincorporated community in Inyo County, California in the Owens Valley. Initially founded as a stagecoach depot named Independence in 1866, by 1883 the depot was changed into a railroad station. It is located on the former route of the Southern Pacific Railroad east of Independence, at an elevation of . It was home to the Carson & Colorado Railroad line, nicknamed the "Slim Princess". Citrus post office operated from 1888 to 1905, and from 1907 to 1910. References External links Unincorporated communities in California Unincorporated communities in Inyo County, California Populated places in the Mojave Desert