| Spence | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
| Location in California | |
| Coordinates: 36°36′46″N 121°34′00″W / 36.61278°N 121.56667°WCoordinates: 36°36′46″N 121°34′00″W / 36.61278°N 121.56667°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Monterey County |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
Spence is an unincorporated community in Monterey County, California.
It is located in the Salinas Valley, on the Southern Pacific Railroad 7 miles (11 km) southeast of Salinas. It is at an elevation of 82 feet (25 m).
The town was named in honor of David Spence, owner of the Rancho Encinal y Buena Esperanza Mexican land grant, where the railroad built its station.