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Unincorporated community in California, United States For the town in Lake County formerly with this name, see Kelseyville, California.

38°47′56″N 120°49′15″W / 38.79889°N 120.82083°W / 38.79889; -120.82083

Unincorporated community in California, United States
Kelsey
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 38°47′56″N 120°49′15″W / 38.79889°N 120.82083°W / 38.79889; -120.82083
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountyEl Dorado County
Elevation1,923 ft (586 m)
Population
 • Total473

Kelsey (formerly Kelsey's Diggings) is an unincorporated community in El Dorado County, California. It is located 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Chili Bar, at an elevation of 1,923 feet (586 m).

A post office operated at Kelsey from 1856 to 1872, from 1875 to 1903, with several moves, and from 1920. The name honors Benjamin Kelsey, who came to California in 1841 and discovered gold at the site in 1848. Kelsey at one time had 24 saloons, 12 stores, six hotels, two barber shops, and a makeshift court of justice.

Kelsey was among the first settlements of the California gold rush, with the first homes built in 1849. A schoolhouse was built in 1858, and rebuilt in 1903; it remained in service until 1984.

Education

The Black Oak Mine Unified School District serves Garden Valley.

Climate

The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is Csa (Hot-summer Mediterranean Climate).

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kelsey, California
  2. ^ Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 507. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
  3. Smith, Joe (July 31, 1960). "Solomon's record as judge was challenged by action of Plenasis". The Sacramento Bee. Sacramento, CA. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
  4. Bridge, Catherine (May 22, 1994). "Townsfolk aim to rebuild Kelsey's past". The Sacramento Bee. Sacramento, CA. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
  5. Home page. Black Oak Mine Unified School District. July 20, 2002. Retrieved on October 27, 2010.
  6. Climate Summary for Kelsey, California
Municipalities and communities of El Dorado County, California, United States
County seat: Placerville
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