Meanings
proper noun
- One of 58 counties in California, United States. County seat: Jackson.
Amador County prohibits fireworks in incorporated areas, but cities such as Jackson, Sutter Creek, Ione, and Plymouth are the only areas where fireworks can be lit up.
2026 June 28, Jeremiah Martinez, “Northern California communities that allow, prohibit use of fireworks”, in KCRA
Origin
Named after José María Amador.
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APA
Amador County. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Amador%20County
MLA
“Amador County.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Amador%20County. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Amador County,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Amador%20County.
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