Lockwood is an
unincorporated communityIn law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality. To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city or town with its own government. Thus, an unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
in
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. It is located east-southeast of
JolonJolon is an unincorporated community in Monterey County, California. It is located south of King City, at an elevation of 971 feet . Jolon is located in the Salinas Valley in a rural area located about 6 miles from Mission San Antonio de Padua, and is part of Fort Hunter Liggett.The town was...
, 1.8 miles (2.9 km) north of the mouth of Tule Canyon, 3 miles (4.8 km) north of San Antonio River, and 9.3 miles (15 km) north of
BrysonBryson is an unincorporated community in Monterey County, California. It is located south-southeast of Jolon, at an elevation of 968 feet ....
, at an elevation of 971 feet (296 m).
Lockwood is in southern Monterey County and is a small town consisting of farms, ranches, and vineyards.
Lockwood encompasses the San Antonio Lake, a very popular destination for many boaters and wakeboarders all around San Luis Obispo and Monterey Counties. There is a post office in Lockwood, a community center, Fayter's Equine/Repair Service, and 2 stores, the Pleyto Store and the Lockwood Store. Just outside of Lockwood is Hesperia Hall, located in Bryson-Hesperia. Lockwood also encompasses the San Antonio Valley Vineyards.
The first post office opened in 1888. The name honors Belva Lockwood, candidate for
President of the United StatesThe President of the United States is the head of state and head of government of the United States and is the highest political official in the United States by influence and recognition...
in 1884 and 1888 on the
Equal Rights PartyThe National Equal Rights Party was a US presidential party in the late 1800s. Presidential candidates from this party were Victoria Woodhull and Belva Lockwood....
ticket.
The
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is 93932, and the community is inside
area code 831California's area code 831 is a North American area code which covers Salinas, Hollister, Monterey, Santa Cruz and the northern Central Coast. It was created in a split from area code 408 on July 11, 1998.-Monterey County:*Aromas*Boronda*Carmel Highlands...
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