Jesus Maria, California
Coordinates: 38°17′08″N 120°38′51″W / 38.28556°N 120.6475°W
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 Jesus Maria
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| Coordinates: 38°17′08″N 120°38′51″W / 38.28556°N 120.6475°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Calaveras County |
| Elevation[1] | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| Reference #: | 284 |
Jesus Maria is an unincorporated community in Calaveras County, California. It lies at an elevation of 1043 feet (318 m) and is located at 38°17′08″N 120°38′51″W / 38.28556°N 120.6475°W. The community is in ZIP code 95222 and area code 209.
The community, the center of a large placer mining section, was named for a Mexican who raised vegetables and melons for the miners. It was settled in the early 1850s with a large population of Mexicans, French, Chileans, and Italians. Now it is only populated by a few families who live together and work for common goals, including a large community garden, basketball court, jungle gym for children, and a windmill to pump water.
Jesus Maria is registered as California Historical Landmark #284.
[edit] Politics
In the state legislature Jesus Maria is located in the 1st Senate District, represented by Republican Dave Cox, and in the 25th Assembly District, represented by Republican Kristin Olsen. Federally, Jesus Maria is located in California's 3rd congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R +7[2] and is represented by Republican Dan Lungren.
[edit] References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jesus Maria, California
- ^ "Will Gerrymandered Districts Stem the Wave of Voter Unrest?". Campaign Legal Center Blog. http://www.clcblog.org/blog_item-85.html. Retrieved 2007-10-20.
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