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Former settlement in California, United States
Achasta
Former settlement
Achasta is located in CaliforniaAchastaAchastaLocation in California
Coordinates: 36°36′01″N 121°53′41″W / 36.60028°N 121.89472°W / 36.60028; -121.89472
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountyMonterey County
Elevation85 ft (26 m)

Achasta (also, Achiesta) is a former Ohlone settlement in Monterey County, California. It was located at the site of modern-day Monterey.

Achasta was historically a dwelling of the Rumsen people. Alternate historical spellings include Achastas, Achastli, Achastlian, Achastlien, Achastlier, Achastlies.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Monterey
  2. Bancroft, Hubert Howe (1963). History of California. Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft. Vol. 18. W. Hebberd. p. 171. Retrieved October 21, 2017.
  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Achasta
  4. Clark, Patricia Roberts (October 21, 2009). Tribal Names of the Americas: Spelling Variants and Alternative Forms, Cross-Referenced. McFarland. p. 11. ISBN 978-0-7864-5169-2.
Municipalities and communities of Monterey County, California, United States
County seat: Salinas
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