Harbin Springs, California

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Harbin Springs
Harbin Springs is located in California
Harbin Springs
Harbin Springs
Location in California
Coordinates: 38°47′16″N 122°39′20″W / 38.78778°N 122.65556°W / 38.78778; -122.65556Coordinates: 38°47′16″N 122°39′20″W / 38.78778°N 122.65556°W / 38.78778; -122.65556
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountyLake County
Elevation1,555 ft (474 m)

Harbin Springs (formerly, Harbin Hot Springs[1] and Harbin's Springs[2]) is a set of three springs in Lake County, California that was turned into a resort in the 19th century.[3] It is located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) east-southeast of Whispering Pines,[2] at an elevation of 1555 feet (474 m).[1] It is the site of the Harbin Hot Springs.

James M. Harbin came to California in 1846 and co-discovered the springs in 1852.[2] Harbin bought out his partner in 1860 and built a home and later a resort that by 1909 had accommodations for 200 guests.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Harbin Springs, California
  2. ^ a b c d Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 72-73. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
  3. ^ Waring 1915, p. 93–94.

Reference bibliography[]

  • Waring, Gerald Ashley (1915). Springs of California. U.S. Geological Survey Water Supply Paper. Vol. 338. U.S. Government Printing Office. doi:10.3133/wsp338.


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