Map of Weldon CDP, California

Weldon is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kern County, California, United States. It sits at the southeast tip of Lake Isabella. Weldon is located 9 miles (14 km) east-southeast of Wofford Heights, at an elevation of 2,654 feet (809 m). The population was 2,642 at the 2010 census, up from 2,387 at the 2000 census.

Weldon CDP overview:
Name:	Weldon CDP
LSAD Code:	57
LSAD Description:	CDP (suffix)
State:	California
County:	Kern County
Elevation:	2,654 ft (809 m)
Total Area:	26.793 sq mi (69.394 km²)
Land Area:	26.642 sq mi (69.002 km²)
Water Area:	0.151 sq mi (0.392 km²) 0.56%
Total Population:	2,645
Population Density:	99/sq mi (38/km²)
ZIP code:	93283
FIPS code:	0683948
GNISfeature ID:	0255860

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History

The Weldon post office opened in 1871. The name honors William B. Weldon, a cattle rancher. Camp Leonard, a temporary army camp, was established at Weldon in 1863.

The 1941 western film Doomed Caravan was partially filmed in Weldon. Other movies filmed here include Borderland (1937), In Old Mexico (1938) and Hidden Gold (1940).