Whispering Pines, California
Whispering Pines, California | |
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Whispering Pines, California Location in California Whispering Pines, California Whispering Pines, California (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 38°48′49″N 122°42′45″W / 38.81361°N 122.71250°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Lake County |
| Elevation | 2,667 ft (813 m) |
Whispering Pines is an unincorporated community in Lake County, California.[1] It is located 8.5 miles (14 km) southwest of Lower Lake,[2] at an elevation of 2641 feet (805 m).[1] It is located south of Loch Lomond. The ZIP Code is 95461. The community is inside area code 707.
History
Whispering Pines was established as a resort by the Strickler family in the 1930s. The family built most of the accommodations by themselves, including a spring-fed swimming pool and a store. A post office operated from the store from 1935 until 1962.[3] Much of the community was destroyed by the Valley Fire in September, 2015.[4]
Government
In the California State Legislature, Whispering Pines is in the 2nd senatorial district, represented by Democrat Mike McGuire, and in the 4th Assembly district, represented by Democrat Cecilia Aguiar-Curry.[5]
In the United States House of Representatives, Whispering Pines is in California's 5th congressional district, represented by Republican Tom McClintock.[6]
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Whispering Pines, California
- ^ Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, California: Word Dancer Press. p. 166. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
- ^ Hoberg, Donna (2007). Resorts of Lake County. Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 9781439634233.
- ^ Rossman, Randi; Payne, Paul (September 13, 2015). "Valley Fire: Devastation during the night as fire destroys homes". Santa Rosa Press Democrat. Retrieved September 13, 2015.
- ^ "Statewide Database". UC Regents. Retrieved December 6, 2014.
- ^ "California's 5th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved March 3, 2013.
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