Casitas Springs, California
Casitas Springs, California | |
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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.
It is known for its groves of eucalyptus trees along the highway.[3]
History
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
The oldest, most rural winery in Ventura County is near the community.[5]
Notable people
- Johnny Cash, musician[6]
See also
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Casitas Springs, California
- ISBN 9780403093182.
- ISBN 9780762774784.
- 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.
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