Highland Springs, Lake County, California
Highland Springs (formerly Highland) is an unincorporated community in Lake County, California.[1] It is located 5 miles (8 km) southwest of Kelseyville,[2] at an elevation of 1483 feet (452 m).[1]
Highland Springs | |
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  Highland Springs Location in California  Highland Springs Highland Springs (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 38°56′14″N 122°54′25″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Lake County |
| Elevation | 1,483 ft (452 m) |
The first Highland Springs post office opened in 1875 and closed in 1880.[2] The Highland post office opened in 1880, changed its name to Highland Springs in 1884, and closed in 1921.[2]
Highland Springs began as a resort in the 1870s.[2] In time its capacity increased so that it could accommodate in excess of 300 guests.[2]
Highland Springs is now a favorite get away for residents of Lake County. Featuring disk golf, and a rope swing
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Highland Springs, Lake County, California
- Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 76. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
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