Kelsey, California
For the town in Lake County formerly with this name, see Kelseyville, California.
Coordinates: 38°47′56″N 120°49′15″W / 38.79889°N 120.82083°W
| Kelsey | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Kelsey Location in California | |
| Coordinates: 38°47′56″N 120°49′15″W / 38.79889°N 120.82083°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | El Dorado County |
| Elevation[1] | 1,923 ft (586 m) |
Kelsey (formerly, Kelsey's Diggings) is an unincorporated community in El Dorado County, California.[1] It is located 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Chili Bar,[2] at an elevation of 1923 feet (586 m).[1]
A post office operated at Kelsey from 1856 to 1872, from 1875 to 1903, with several moves, and from 1920.[2] The name honors Benjamin Kelsey, who came to California in 1841 and discovered gold at the site in 1848.[2] The town was first known as Kelsey's Diggings because of the mining there.
Education
The Black Oak Mine Unified School District serves Garden Valley.[3]
Climate
The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Csa"(Mediterranean Climate).[4]
References
- 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kelsey, California
- 1 2 3 Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 507. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
- ↑ Home page. Black Oak Mine Unified School District. July 20, 2002. Retrieved on October 27, 2010.
- ↑ Climate Summary for Kelsey, California
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