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Green Springs was once a small community in El Dorado County, California. It was located about 8 miles (13 km) southwest of a town called Coloma. You could find it near another place called Rescue, right by Weber Creek.

What Was Green Springs?

Green Springs was a "settlement," which means it was a place where people lived and worked, but it wasn't a big city or town. It was a small community that existed for a short time.

When Was Green Springs Active?

Green Springs was active in the mid-1800s. We know this because it had a post office that was open for a short period.

The Post Office at Green Springs

A post office is a place where people send and receive mail. The post office in Green Springs operated from 1851 to 1852. This means it was only open for about a year. After 1852, the post office closed, and the settlement likely became less active or disappeared.

Where Was Green Springs Located?

Green Springs was in El Dorado County, which is in the state of California. It was specifically near Weber Creek.

Green Springs' Location Details

The settlement was situated about 8 miles (which is about 13 kilometers) southwest of Coloma. It was also close to the modern-day community of Rescue.

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