Nevada City (originally, ''Ustumah'', a Nisenan village; later, Nevada, Deer Creek Dry Diggins, and Caldwell's Upper Store) is the

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, United States, northeast of

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, southwest of

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and northeast of

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. The population was 3,068 as of the 2010 Census.

History

European-Americans first settled Nevada City in 1849, during the

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, as Nevada ( Spanish for "snow-covered", a reference to the snow-topped mountains in the area). The ''Gold Tunnel'' on the north side of Deer Creek was the city's first mine, built in 1850. The first sawmill in Nevada City was built on Deer Creek, just above town, in August 1850, by Lewis & Son, with a water wheel. In 1850–51, Nevada City was the state's most important mining town, and Nevada County the state's leading gold-mining county. In 1851, '' The Nevada Journal'' became the first newspaper published in the town and county. The first cemetery in town, the Pioneer Cemetery, was founded around 1851 behind the Nevada City United Methodist Church, Nevada County's first denominational church. The town of Nevada was incorporated on April 19, 1856. In 1864, the word “City” was added to its name to relieve confusion with the nearby state of

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, and the town has legally been known as Nevada City ever since. The former town of Coyoteville later became Nevada City's northwestern section.

Buildings and structures

The Nevada City Downtown Historic District covers the downtown section roughly bounded by Spring, Bridge, Commercial, York, Washington, Coyote, and Main Streets. Several historical buildings have received

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status, and have been preserved. These include: * Court house and city hall

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facades are attributable to

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projects. * Doris Foley Library for Historical Research (NRHP No. 90001809), 211 North Pine Street, is a Carnegie library. *

Miners Foundry The Miners Foundry (previously Nevada Foundry; Nevada Iron Foundry and Machine Shop, George Allan's Foundry and Machine Works, American Victorian Museum, Miners Foundry and Supply Company; currently Miners Foundry Cultural Center) is located at 32 ...

(CHL No. 1012), 325 Spring Street, was the first manufacturing location of the

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. * National Hotel (CHL No. 899), 211 Broad Street, is one of the oldest continuously operating hotels west of the

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. * Nevada City Firehouse No. 2 * Nevada Brewery (NRHP No. 85002303), 107 Sacramento Street, was used for brewing and serving lager beer to the mining community. * Nevada Theatre (CHL No. 863), 401 Broad Street, is California's oldest original-use theatre. *

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(CHL No. 832), 134 Main Street, was used during the period of 1857 to 1880.

Geography

Nevada City is located at at 2,500 feet above sea level. According to the

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, the city has an area of , 99.83% of it land and 0.17% water.

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, is named after Nevada City. Most of Nevada City lies on brown sandy loam soils of the Hoda series which developed on granitic rock.

Demographics

2010

The

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reported that Nevada City had a population of 3,068. The population density was . The racial makeup of Nevada City was 2,837 (92.5%)

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, 26 (0.8%)

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, 28 (0.9%) Native American, 46 (1.5%) Asian, 0 (0%)

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, 40 (1.3%) from other races, and 91 (0.4%) from two or more races.

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or Latino of any race were 205 persons (6.7%). The Census reported that 2,829 people (92.2% of the population) lived in households, 56 (1.8%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 183 (6.0%) were institutionalized. There were 1,356 households, out of which 317 (23.4%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 510 (37.6%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 155 (11.4%) had a female householder with no husband present, 79 (5.8%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 97 (7.2%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 15 (1.1%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 488 households (36.0%) were made up of individuals, and 168 (12.4%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09. There were 744 families (54.9% of all households); the average family size was 2.67. The population was spread out, with 517 people (16.9%) under the age of 18, 199 people (6.5%) aged 18 to 24, 720 people (23.5%) aged 25 to 44, 1,075 people (35.0%) aged 45 to 64, and 557 people (18.2%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.8 males. There were 1,510 housing units at an average density of , of which 786 (58.0%) were owner-occupied, and 570 (42.0%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.8%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.8%. 1,678 people (54.7% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1,151 people (37.5%) lived in rental housing units.

2000

As of the

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of 2000, there were 3,001 people, 1,313 households, and 740 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 1,415 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 94.3%

, 0.4%

, 1.4% Native American, 0.7% Asian, <0.1%

, 0.7% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races.

or Latino of any race were 3.5% of the population. There were 1,313 households, out of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.1% were

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living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.6% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.71. In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.7% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 32.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.4 males. The median

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for a household in the city was $36,667, and the median income for a family was $46,149. Males had a median income of $32,070 versus $29,183 for females. The

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for the city was $22,399. About 1.7% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the

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, including 2.5% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Nevada City elects a five-member city council. Council members select the mayor and vice mayor from their ranks. Council members appoint residents to a five-member Planning Commission. Nevada City launched a "Goat Fund Me" campaign to raise $25,000 to have goats graze through dense brush in the municipal greenbelt. Nevada City is considered particularly at risk of wildfire, a "very high fire hazard severity zone" because of its wooded steep hillsides, narrow streets, 19th-century Gold Rush-era homes, and thick tree canopy.

County, state, and federal representation

Nevada City is in Nevada County. The District 1 Supervisor is Heidi Hall. In the

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, Nevada City is in , and . Nevada City is in . According to the

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, as of February 10, 2019, Nevada City has 2,353 registered voters. Of those, 1,225 (52.1%) are registered Democrats, 384 (16.3%) are registered Republicans, and 297 (12.6%) have declined to state a political party.

Economy

Tourism, government services, digital media industry, resource extraction (timber) and commercial services are the basis of the local economy..

Tourism

Tourists visit Nevada City for outdoor recreation, history, fine arts and entertainment and special events. Nevada City attracts vacationers in all four seasons and is a popular weekend getaway for visitors in Northern California and Nevada. Nevada City serves as a base for recreation in the nearby Tahoe National Forest,

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and the High Sierras. It is 45 minutes from Donner Summit area skiing and 60–90 minutes from Lake Tahoe ski areas. Nevada City's tourist attractions include: * South Yuba River State Park — Four season hiking and gold panning, spring whitewater boating and summer/fall swimming on the federally designated Wild and Scenic South Yuba River. * Historic downtown area — Much of the city's downtown area (bisected by Broad Street) is in the National Register of Historic Places. Most of the buildings date from the 19th century. * The Nevada City Classic — Since 1960, downtown is the site for a challenging professional cycling race. Races for juniors, men, and women usually take place on Father's Day Weekend. The race attracts thousands of visitors. In June 2009,

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was the winner. * Nevada City Winery was the first bonded winery to open in Nevada County after

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Culture

Live music, theater and dance are performed nearly continually at Miners Foundry Cultural Center and the Nevada Theatre.

Museums and galleries

The Nevada County Historical Society operates Historic Firehouse No. 1 Museum downtown and the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum in the Seven Hills Business District area. The Miners Foundry Cultural Center has a small museum. Many businesses also have displays of photos and historic artifacts dating to the Gold Rush and pioneer eras. Several art galleries and businesses exhibit fine art.

Recurring events

Several major cultural events occur annually, including Victorian Christmas (street fair), Summer Nights (street fair), Mardi Gras, Fourth of July Parade, Teddy Bear Convention, and Psychic Faire. *The Constitution Day Parade is held the second Sunday of September since 1967. It is one of the oldest and largest

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observances in the western United States. The event features youth, business and nonprofit entries, the Ophir Prison Marching Kazoo Band and, since 1987, the Famous Marching Presidents (and their First Ladies). * Wild & Scenic Film Festival — Beginning in 2003, the festival has showcased films on a full range of environmental issues and films emphasizing outdoor adventure and extreme sports. The event takes place in January and occupies multiple venues in downtown Nevada City. It has become one of the largest film festivals of its kind in the nation. * Nevada City Film Festival — Started in 2001, the festival has grown from a showcase for local filmmakers to an international film festival hosting notable filmmakers from around the country including director Mike Mills ( Thumbsucker, The Beginners), director

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(

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), actress and comedian Natasha Leggero (

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), and

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and

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of Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! The annual festival is held over the course of four days in August. The Nevada City Film Festival has been called "The Sundance of the Foothills". * Nevada City Storytelling Festival — At the North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center in nearby North Columbia, the festival has attracted major national and regional storytellers since 1985. The event takes place each July in a pine-shaded amphitheater built specifically for storytelling. * Summer Nights – An outdoor street festival of art and music held several Wednesday evenings in July. During Summer Nights, Nevada City's landmark historic district is closed to motorized traffic and filled with arts, crafts, classic cars, food, drink and music. * Victorian Christmas – This annual family tradition takes place two Wednesday evenings and three Sunday afternoons in December, and features holiday activities for all ages: carriage rides, arts & crafts, live entertainment, and savory yuletide treats and libations. The streets of downtown Nevada City are closed to motorized traffic for Victorian Christmas.

Twin town

Nevada City is twinned with

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, a seaside town in

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, UK, and the nearby tin and copper mining town of

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, Cornwall, UK. The twinning is a result of Cornish migration during the Californian gold rush in which Cornish mining expertise migrated to the area. City Hall has a room dedicated to the twinning and houses Cornish memorabilia and items donated on various exchanges. Penzance Youth Wind Band has joined forces with Nevada Union High School's instrumental music department on two occasions.

Film location

An abundance of historic buildings, autumn leaf color and attractive natural surroundings have made Nevada City an ongoing setting for film and television productions, including feature films and commercials. The area is also a popular location for photography. Modern-day Nevada City was the setting for the 2006

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original movie, '' The Christmas Card''.

Education

Nevada City has its own school district with three schools: Deer Creek (K-4), Seven Hills (5–8) and Nevada City Charter School (K-8). Other large schools in the area include Nevada City School of the Arts, Yuba River Charter School, and Forest Charter School After 8th grade, most students attend

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in nearby Grass Valley as part of the Nevada Joint Union School District. Other high schools in the area include Silver Springs High School, Ghidotti High School, Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning, Forest Charter, Bitney Prep High School, Bear River, and other smaller private and charter schools.

Higher education

Other local schools include the California College of Ayurveda and Connected Communities Academy.

Climate

Owing to its exposed location on the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada, Nevada City receives moderate to heavy rainfall for California at , though its climate is otherwise fairly typical for the state, classified as

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(''Csa''/''Csb''). Although exceedingly heavy snow falls on the nearby mountains, it rarely falls in the city. During a typical year, there are 31 days with temperatures of or higher, 75 freezing nights, and 60 days where the temperature fails to reach . The record high temperature is , set on August 14, 1933, and the record low is , set on January 21, 1937, and on December 9, 1972.

Notable people

* Alexis Alford (born 1998), youngest person to travel to every country *

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(born 1969), professional snowboarder * Donald J. Butz, U.S. Air Force (born 1933), Major General *

Jennie Carter Jennie Carter (c. 1830 – August 1881) was an American journalist and essayist who wrote for the California African-American newspaper '' The Elevator'' from her home in Nevada County, California during the Reconstruction Era. She used the pen ...

(1830–1881) African-American journalist and essayist *

Anthony Chabot Anthony Chabot (August 13, 1813 – January 6, 1888) was a nineteenth-century businessman and entrepreneur, notable for his contribution to developing hydraulic mining and for building water systems, especially in the Bay Area, so much that h ...

(1813–1888), 19th-century businessman and entrepreneur; co-inventor of hydraulic mining in Nevada City * Peter Collier (born 1939), political author *

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(born 1950), naturalist and author *

Alela Diane Alela Diane Menig (born April 20, 1983), known as Alela Diane, is an American singer-songwriter from Nevada City, California. Early life and education Diane was born in Nevada City, California on April 20, 1983. She grew up singing with he ...

(born 1983), singer/songwriter * Matt DiBenedetto (born 1991), NASCAR driver *

Heather Donahue Rei Hance (born Heather Donahue; December 22, 1974) is an American writer, businesswoman, and retired actress. She is known for her roles as Heather in the 1999 film '' The Blair Witch Project'' and Mary Crawford in the miniseries '' Taken.'' Han ...

, actress, American writer *

Alasdair Fraser Alasdair Fraser (born 14 May 1955, Clackmannan, Scotland) is a Scottish fiddler, composer, performer and recording artist. Fraser operates Culburnie Records and is a leading artist on the label. He has founded five summer fiddling programs ...

(born 1955), Scottish fiddler and owner of Culburnie Records *

Noah Georgeson Noah Georgeson is an American musician, producer, engineer, mixer and solo recording artist. Georgeson's debut album '' Find Shelter'' was released through Plain Recordings on November 28, 2006. Early life and education Born in San Anselmo, ...

(born 1975), musician, producer *

Felix Gillet Felix Gillet (March 25, 1835January 27, 1908) was a California pioneer nurseryman, horticulturist, sericulturist, and writer who made several important introductions of superior European deciduous fruit and nut trees to California and the northwe ...

(1835–1908), pioneer California horticulturist * Oakley Hall (1920–2008), novelist *

Robert M. Hunt Robert Menzo Hunt (1828July 15, 1902) was an American physician in the U.S. state of California. Hunt was the first physician to practice medicine in Nevada City. For 44 years, he served as county physician of Nevada County, superintending ...

(1828–1902), physician * Roger Hodgson (born 1950), singer/songwriter and ex-

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member *

Swami Kriyananda Kriyananda (born James Donald Walters; May 19, 1926 – April 21, 2013) was an American Hindu religious leader, yoga guru, musician, and an author. He was a direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda, and founder of the spiritual movement nam ...

(1926–2013), spiritual teacher and founder of Ananda Village * Cliff Kushler, inventor * Charles Marsh, possibly Nevada City's first resident and namer of the town *

Tully Marshall Tully Marshall (born William Phillips; April 10, 1864 – March 10, 1943) was an American character actor. He had nearly a quarter century of theatrical experience before his debut film appearance in 1914 which led to a film career spanning alm ...

(1864–1943), actor *

John McEntire John McEntire (born April 9, 1970 in Portland, Oregon) is an American recording engineer, producer, drummer and multi-instrumentalist, based in Chicago, Illinois. He is a member of both Tortoise and the Sea and Cake. McEntire started playing dr ...

(born 1970), drummer, recording engineer, and music producer *

Thomas Bard McFarland Thomas Bard McFarland (April 19, 1828 – September 16, 1908) was a miner, politician and judge in the U.S. state of California. He served as a state assemblyman, Superior Court judge, and associate justice of the Supreme Court of California. B ...

(1828–1908), associate justice of the Supreme Court of California *

Stephen McNallen Stephen Anthony McNallen (born October 15, 1948) is an American proponent of Heathenry, a modern Pagan new religious movement, and a white nationalist activist. He founded the Asatru Folk Assembly (AFA), which he led from 1994 until 2016, hav ...

(born 1948), Germanic Neopagan leader and writer *

Joanna Newsom Joanna Newsom (born January 18, 1982) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Born and raised in Northern California, Newsom was classically trained on the harp in her youth and began her musical career as a keyboardist in the San Francis ...

(born 1982), harpist, singer/songwriter, and actress * Tim O'Connor (1927–2018), actor * John Olmsted (1938–2011), naturalist, co-creator of The Independence Trail State Park * Utah Phillips (1935–2008), folk singer, activist *

Ed Reimers Edwin W. Reimers (October 26, 1912 – August 16, 2009) was an American actor active during the 1950s and 1960s, who also served as the stentorian-voiced announcer for such early Warner Brothers television series as ''Cheyenne'' and ''Maverick ...

(1912–2009), actor and television announcer *

Terry Riley Terrence Mitchell "Terry" Riley (born June 24, 1935) is an American composer and performing musician best known as a pioneer of the minimalist school of composition. Influenced by jazz and Indian classical music, his music became notable for ...

(born 1935), composer * Gyan Riley (born 1977), guitarist and composer * Alexander Rossi (born 1991), professional race car driver * Julia Ann Rudolph (c. 1820–c. 1900), photographer who had a studio in the city from 1856 to around 1860 *

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(1827–1887),

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Lorenzo Sawyer Lorenzo Sawyer (May 23, 1820 – September 7, 1891) was an American lawyer and judge who was appointed to the Supreme Court of California in 1860 and served as the ninth Chief Justice of California from 1868 to 1870. He served as a United States ...

(1820–1891), Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court * Niles Searls (1825–1907), Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of California *

Claus Sievert Claus Sievert, nicknamed the "tree guy" (1949–2009) was a German-born American printmaker and illustrator. He was known for his prints highlighting forms and the beauty of nature. He was a founding member of the Graphic Arts Workshop. Biograph ...

(1949–2009), printmaker, illustrator * Mariee Sioux (born 1985), singer/songwriter *

Gary Snyder Gary Snyder (born May 8, 1930) is an American poet, essayist, lecturer, and environmental activist. His early poetry has been associated with the Beat Generation and the San Francisco Renaissance and he has been described as the "poet laureate of ...

(born 1930), poet * Rosie Stephenson-Goodknight (born 1953), editor *

Evan Strong Evan Strong (born November 13, 1986) is an American Para-snowboard cross racer who began his career in 2008. He is the gold medalist in para snowboard cross at the 2014 Winter Paralympics in Sochi, Russia and led the USA team to a sweep of the p ...

(born 1986), professional snowboarder * Heinrich Sylvester Theodor Tiling (1818–1871), physician and botanist

Downtown gallery

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, 134 Main Street) Charles Marsh House, 123 Nevada St., Nevada City, CA.jpg, Charles Marsh house, 123 Nevada Street

References

External links

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