Las Cruces, California
Las Cruces, California is an unincorporated community in Santa Barbara County, California.[1] It lies at the split between California State Route 1, which travels north to Lompoc, and U.S. Route 101, which travels north to Buellton. The community lies within area code 805.
Las Cruces is a name derived from Spanish meaning "the crosses".[2]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Las Cruces, California
- ↑ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 182.
Coordinates: 34°30′29″N 120°13′45″W / 34.50806°N 120.22917°W
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