Place in California, United States
| Campo Seco | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community Census designated place | |
  Campo SecoLocation in CaliforniaShow map of California Campo SecoCampo Seco (the United States)Show map of the United States | |
| Coordinates: 38°13′38″N 120°51′12″W / 38.22722°N 120.85333°W / 38.22722; -120.85333 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Calaveras County |
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
| California Historical Landmark | |
| Reference no. | 257 |
Campo Seco (Spanish for "Dry Field") is an unincorporated community and census designated place (CDP) in Calaveras County, California. It sits at an elevation of 564 feet (172 m) above sea level and is located at 38°13′38″N 120°51′12″W / 38.22722°N 120.85333°W / 38.22722; -120.85333. The community is in ZIP code 95226 and area code 209.
Founded by Mexicans in 1849, the mining camp was quite cosmopolitan, with forty different nationalities of miners. The town was almost destroyed by a fire in 1854, but as the placers were still producing, much of the town was rebuilt. Most of the buildings that are still standing date from after the fire. The town also contains the largest living cork oak tree in California, which was planted in 1858.
The town today is registered as California Historical Landmark #257.
The first post office was established in 1854.
Politics
In the state legislature, Campo Seco is in the 8th Senate District, represented by Democrat Angelique Ashby, and the 5th Assembly District, represented by Republican Joe Patterson. Federally, Campo Seco is in California's 4th congressional district, represented by Democrat Mike Thompson.
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Campo Seco has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csa" on climate maps.
Demographics
The United States Census Bureau first delineated Campo Seco as a census designated place in the 2023 American Community Survey.
References
- "Campo Seco". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Campo Seco". Office of Historic Preservation, California State Parks. Retrieved October 6, 2012.
- Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 754. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
- "Senators". State of California. Retrieved March 21, 2013.
- "Members Assembly". State of California. Retrieved March 21, 2013.
- "California's 4th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
- Climate Summary for Campo Seco, California
- "2023 Geography Changes". United States Census Bureau.
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| Municipalities and communities of Calaveras County, California, United States | ||
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| County seat: San Andreas | ||
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