Newtown (formerly, Sailor Flat, Newton and Sailors Flat) is an

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in Nevada County,

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. It lies at an elevation of 2113 feet (644 m). Newtown is located west of Nevada City. Sailors discovered gold there, whence the name Sailors Flat.

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