Summary
Casitas Springs (/kəˌsiːtəs -/ ⓘ; Casitas, Spanish for "little houses") is an unincorporated community in Ventura County, California, located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) east of Lake Casitas. It is an old community which was recorded as Arroyo de Las Casitas (“creek of the little houses”) in 1864. It has a population of 1,038 as of 1999, down from 1,090 in 1990 Census. [2] Casitas Springs is located along California State Route 33 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Oak View.
Casitas Springs, California | |
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  Casitas Springs, California  Casitas Springs, California | |
| Coordinates: 34°22′17″N 119°18′23″W / 34.37139°N 119.30639°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Ventura |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Population (1999) | |
| • Total | 1,038 |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Area code | 805 |
| GNIS feature ID | 240315[1] |
It is known for its groves of eucalyptus trees along the highway.[3]
History edit
The community was first recorded in 1864 under the name Arroyo de Las Casitas (“creek of the little houses”).[4]
The same 2005 winter storms that damaged nearby La Conchita, California also damaged Casitas Springs.
Economy edit
The oldest, most rural winery in Ventura County is near the community.[5]
Notable people edit
- Johnny Cash, musician[6]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Casitas Springs, California
- ^ Capace, Nancy (1999). Encyclopedia of California. Somerset Publishers. Page 197. ISBN 9780403093182.
- ^ Strong, Kathy (2011). Southern California Off the Beaten Path: A Guide to Unique Places. Rowman & Littlefield. Page 39. ISBN 9780762774784.
- ^ Capace, Nancy (1999). Encyclopedia of California. North American Book Dist LLC. Page 197. ISBN 9780403093182.
- ^ Wilson, Kathleen. "Old Creek Ranch Winery owners sue Ventura County over decision on land-use violations". Ventura County Star. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
- ^ Brandt, Libertina (June 23, 2022). "Johnny Cash's Former California Home Lists for $1.795 Million". Global Mansion. Retrieved June 24, 2022.