Shingle Springs, CA
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Shingle Springs, CA
- Shingle Springs is a census-designated place (CDP) in El Dorado County, California, United States. The population was 4,432 at the 2010 census, up from 2,643 at the 2000 census. It is located about 40 miles from Sacramento, the state capital.
History[edit | edit source]
- Shingle Springs was established in 1849 as a mining camp during the California Gold Rush. It took its name from a horse-drawn shingle machine capable of producing 16,000 shingles a day that was located near the springs at the western edge of the camp.
Geography[edit | edit source]
- Shingle Springs is located at 38°40′28″N 120°56′19″W (38.6743, -120.9389). The CDP has a total area of 8.2 square miles (21 km2), of which, 8.2 square miles (21 km2) of it is land and 0.02 square miles (0.052 km2) of it (0.24%) is water.
Healthcare Facilities[edit | edit source]
- Shingle Springs is home to several well-known healthcare facilities. These include:
- Marshall Medical Center: A non-profit community healthcare provider located in the heart of the Sierra Foothills. Marshall Medical Center includes Marshall Hospital, a fully accredited acute care facility with 125 beds in Placerville.
- Shingle Springs Health & Wellness Center: A modern facility providing a wide range of health and wellness services to the people of Shingle Springs and surrounding areas. Services include medical, dental, behavioral health, and optometry.
- Ponderosa Family Medical Center: A family practice clinic providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients of all ages. Services include preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute care.
Education[edit | edit source]
- Shingle Springs is served by the Buckeye Union School District and the El Dorado Union High School District. There are several elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school within these districts.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
- Shingle Springs is accessible via U.S. Route 50 and is served by the El Dorado Transit, which provides local bus service and commuter service to Sacramento.
External Links[edit | edit source]
- Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians
- Marshall Medical Center
- Shingle Springs Health & Wellness Center
- Ponderosa Family Medical Center
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