Fouts Springs, California
Fouts Springs is an unincorporated community in Colusa County, California. It lies at an elevation of 1713 feet (522 m). It is best known for being the headquarters of the New Tribes Mission. The post office was established in 1882, closed in 1913, reopened in 1945, closed again in 1947, reopened in 1950 and closed for good in 1956.[2] The place is named for John F. Fouts who discovered the springs here in 1873.[2] The springs supported a resort capable of hosting 150 guests that operated here in the early part of the 20th century.[2]
Fouts Springs | |
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  Fouts Springs Location in California  Fouts Springs Fouts Springs (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 39°21′12″N 122°39′54″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Colusa County |
| Elevation | 1,713 ft (522 m) |
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fouts Springs, California
- Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 487. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
Municipalities and communities of Colusa County, California, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Colusa County map | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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