Bryson, California
| Bryson | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Bryson Location in California | |
| Coordinates: 35°48′24″N 121°05′26″W / 35.80667°N 121.09056°WCoordinates: 35°48′24″N 121°05′26″W / 35.80667°N 121.09056°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Monterey County |
| Elevation[1] | 968 ft (295 m) |
| GNIS feature ID | 252862 |
Bryson (originally, Sapaque)[2] is an unincorporated community in Monterey County, California.[1] It is located 12 miles (19 km) south-southeast of Jolon,[2] at an elevation of 968 feet (295 m).[1]
The Bryson post office operated from 1887 to 1937, moving in 1889, 1898, 1899, 1905, and 1906.[2] The place, originally called Sapaque, was renamed in honor of an early settler and store owner.[2]
Government
At the county level, Bryson is represented on the Monterey County Board of Supervisors by Supervisor Dave Potter.[3]
In the California State Legislature, Bryson is in the 17th Senate District, represented by Democrat Bill Monning, and in the 30th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Luis Alejo.[4]
In the United States House of Representatives, Bryson is in California's 20th congressional district, represented by Democrat Sam Farr[5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bryson, California
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 875. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
- ↑ "Monterey County Supervisorial District 5 Map (North District 5)" (PDF). County of Monterey. Retrieved 21 September 2012.
- ↑ "Statewide Database". UC Regents. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
- ↑ "California's 20th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved September 24, 2014.
