| Spence | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Monterey County |
| Elevation[1] | 82 ft (25 m) |
Spence is an unincorporated community in Monterey County, California.[1] It is located on the Southern Pacific Railroad 7 miles (11 km) southeast of Salinas,[2] at an elevation of 82 feet (25 m).[1]
The town was named in honor of David Spence, owner of the Rancho Encinal y Buena Esperanza Mexican land grant, where the railroad built its station.[2]