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Noe Valley, San Francisco

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Noe Valley
Noe Valley

Noe Valley ( NOH-ee; originally spelt Noé) is a neighborhood in the central part of San Francisco, California. It is named for Don José de Jesús Noé, noted 19th-century Californio statesman and ranchero, who owned much of the area and served as mayor.

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Noe Valley, San Francisco
24th Street, San Francisco

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N 37.751444444444 ° E -122.43186111111 °
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Cistern at Noe & 24th

24th Street
94114 San Francisco
California, United States
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