New Jerusalem, San Joaquin County, California


New Jerusalem is an unincorporated community in San Joaquin County, California. It is located southeast of Tracy, at an elevation of 59 feet, and hosts the New Jerusalem Airport.

History

New Jerusalem takes its name from New Jerusalem School, founded in 1874. Local pioneer Henry Ebe, whose family were Dunkard Brethren, donated the land for the school, stipulating that it take that name.