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Whispering Pines, California
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Country | United States |
State | California |
County | Lake County |
Elevation | 2,667 ft (813 m) |
Whispering Pines is an unincorporated community in Lake County, California. It is located 8.5 miles (14 km) southwest of Lower Lake, at an elevation of 2641 feet (805 m). It is located south of Loch Lomond. The ZIP Code is 95461. The community is inside area code 707.
History
Whispering Pines was established as a resort by the Strickler family in the 1930s. The family built most of the accommodations by themselves, including a spring-fed swimming pool and a store. A post office operated from the store from 1935 until 1962. Much of the community was destroyed by the Valley Fire in September, 2015.
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