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Miracle Hot Springs, California

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Miracle Hot Springs
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountyKern County
Elevation2,382 ft (726 m)

Miracle Hot Springs (formerly, Hobo Hot Springs, Clear Creek Hot Springs, Air Compressor Springs, and Compressor Hot Springs)[2] is an unincorporated community in the Kern River Valley, in Kern County, California.[1] It is located on the Kern River 14 miles (23 km) southeast of Glennville,[2] at an elevation of 2382 feet (726 m).[1]

The Hobo Hot Springs post office opened in 1932, and changed its name to Miracle Hot Springs in 1947.[2] The name Hobo was based on the rancher's name for the workmen who lived there, who were accused of stealing sheep and cattle.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Miracle Hot Springs, California
  2. ^ a b c d Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 1073. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.