Atascadero is a Spanish word loosely translated as bog, from the verb "atascar" which means to become stuck or hindered. Also, in theChumash language,Atascadero translates into aplace of much water. Thearea was originally home tothe Salinan Indians
Basically back in the way back day the "Arroyo Grande" would flood the entire area of Atascadero leaving a bog/lake for most year round
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