Harbin Springs, California Explained

Harbin Springs
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:California#USA
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in California
Pushpin Image:California Locator Map with US.PNG
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:California
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Lake County
Coordinates:38.7878°N -122.6556°W
Elevation M:474
Elevation Ft:1555

Harbin Springs (formerly, Harbin Hot Springs and Harbin's Springs) is a set of three springs in Lake County, California that was turned into a resort in the 19th century.It is located 3.5miles east-southeast of Whispering Pines, at an elevation of 1555 feet (474 m). It is the site of the Harbin Hot Springs.

James M. Harbin came to California in 1846 and co-discovered the springs in 1852. Harbin bought out his partner in 1860 and built a home and later a resort that by 1909 had accommodations for 200 guests.

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