Pozo, California

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Pozo is an unincorporated area along the former Butterfield Overland Mail stagecoach route.[1] The closest communities appearing on road maps are California Valley and Santa Margarita. It is Feature ID 247764 in the US Geological Survey, National Geographic Names Database. A USGS-provided set of coordinates for the town are 35°18′13″N, 120°22′36″W on the Santa Margarita Lake 7.5-minute quadrangle.[2]

Pozo is also home to the still thriving Pozo Saloon, established in 1858. During its early years, the Pozo Saloon was the primary watering hole for weary travelers making their way over Pozo Summit. Today is has taken its place among the best recognized concert venues on the Central Coast. From Willie Nelson to the Black Crowes, the Pozo Saloon has transformed itself from a dusty Civil War era saloon to a must go to concert destination. [3] [4]

The ZIP Code is 93453. The community is inside area code 805.

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  1. ^ "Central Coast," California's Gold #202, Huell Howser Productions, 1991.
  2. ^ US Geological Survey, National Geographic Names Database.
  3. ^ http://www.independent.com/artsandentertainment/2006/09/back_roads_hoedown.html
  4. ^ Welcome to the Pozo Saloon

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