Achasta | |
Settlement Type: | Former settlement |
Pushpin Map: | California |
Pushpin Label Position: | bottom |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in California |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Name1: | California |
Subdivision Type2: | County |
Subdivision Name2: | Monterey County |
Coordinates: | 36.6003°N -121.8947°W |
Elevation M: | 26 |
Elevation Ft: | 85 |
Achasta (also, Achiesta[1]) 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.[2]