Aetna Springs, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Aetna Springs
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Aetna Springs Resort
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 Aetna Springs
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Napa |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes |
94567
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| Area code(s) | 707 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1659686 |
Aetna Springs is an unincorporated community in Napa County, California, United States. It lies at an elevation of 771 feet (235 m). The ZIP Code is 94567. The community is inside area code 707.
Aetna Springs Resort
The Aetna Springs Resort is located in Aetna Springs and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The resort and spa originally developed by Len D. Owens, Frances Marion’s father in the 1870s and quickly became a popular summertime destination for vacationers from San Francisco and Hollywood. One of the first golf courses west of the Mississippi River was built on the resort's property in 1891. In 1966 Ronald Reagan announced his intention to run for the office of Governor of California in the dining hall at the resort.
On June 9, 2009 it was announced that the Aetna Springs Resort would close. Snell Valley lies to the north of Aetna Springs. In early 2012 the Napa County Planning Commission approved plans to renovate existing 28 structures and build a new lodge on the property.
In literature
Aetna Springs is the locale of Frances Marion's Valley People, a book of short stories published in 1935.
See also
In Spanish: Aetna Springs (California) para niños
