Del Monte, Monterey, California
Del Monte | |
|---|---|
Neighborhood of Monterey, California | |
  Del Monte Location in California | |
| Coordinates: 36°36′03″N 121°52′09″W / 36.60083°N 121.86917°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Monterey County |
| City | Monterey |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
Del Monte (Spanish for "Of The Mountain") is a district of Monterey, California. It was formerly an independent unincorporated community in Monterey County.[1] It is located in the east part of Monterey,[2] at an elevation of 16 feet (5 m).[1]
History
Del Monte is Spanish for "of the mountain." The name came from the former luxury resort
17-mile drive
.
The Delmonte post office operated at the Hotel Del Monte from 1882 to 1883.[2] The Del Monte post office opened in 1901, closed for a period in 1911, and closed for good in 1951.[2]
The City of Monterey annexed Del Monte in 1948.[3]
Government
In the
the 17th Senate District, represented by Democrat John Laird, and in the 29th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Robert Rivas.[4]
In the United States House of Representatives, Del Monte is in California's 20th congressional district, seat currently vacant.[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Del Monte, Monterey, California
- ^ ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
- ISBN 9780804776998. Retrieved November 9, 2014.
- ^ "Statewide Database". UC Regents. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
- ^ "California's 20th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved September 24, 2014.