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Some of Nevada County's historic landmarks have been developed as State Historic Parks; we've listed those below.
The towns of Nevada County are historic in themselves, and you'll find bronze historic plaques mounted on many buildings around the County.
Other landmarks are a bit harder to find, like this tiny pioneer child's lone grave and memorial, located a few miles up Highway 20 from Nevada City.
The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission has published a book of landmarks, complete with maps and photographs. Information is available at the Commission section of our Website.
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Lone Grave
This small memorial (pictured above) is located a few miles east of Nevada City on Highway 20.
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The Grass Valley city government home page.
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Every year on Thanksgiving weekend, over 150 top artisans converge on Grass Valley for the Country Christmas Faire. Gifts, crafts, entertainment, gourmet festival food, hay wagon rides are just part of this holiday event held at the Nevada County Fairgrounds.
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Summer camping, picknicking, boating, fishing, water-skiing and hiking. Winter cross-country skiing and snowshoeing on groomed trails. Plus a pioneer historical museum.
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Clydesdales, Percherons and other heavy draft horse breeds compete in the Annual Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair at the Nevada County Fairgrounds.
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Visit one of the oldest, largest, deepest and richest gold mines in California!
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As a visitor of or new arrival to this area, the Chamber's residency in the Lola Montez House offers an easy,one stop reference point. The friendly staff offers brochures about walking tours, scenic drives, hiking and mountain biking trails,a Calender of Events and even a guide to the numerous shops and restaurants.
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California's largest hydraulic mine, where miners washed away entire mountains to find gold. This destruction lead to the first environmental legislation ever passed in the US.
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A non-profit cultural center, we currently provide a home for the Twin Cities Concert Association, the Nevada County Performing Arts Guild, Tommyknocker Cloggers, and Foothill Theatre Company.
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The Winner's List of the Nevada City Bicycle Classic reads like a who's who of modern American cycling. Many riders who have competed in this tough race have gone on to scale cycling's highest peaks. Greg LeMond, America's greatest cyclist, won the Nevada City Bicycle Classic three times before his ascent to three Tour de France victories and two World Championship titles. Lance Armstrong is another rider who competed here on his way to victories in the world championships and Tour de France.
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Welcome to Nevada City, one of the friendliest, liveliest and most colorful of all California Gold Rush towns!
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The Nevada County Fairgrounds are located in Grass Valley, California. We are near Highways 80, 49 and 20, approximately a one hour drive from Sacramento. Fairs have been held at this location since 1938.
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The site for the "Never Come Never Go" Railroad and Lyman Gilmore, Aeronautical Pioneer, and first one to fly (Take that, Wright Brothers!).
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Penn Valley offers peace and quiet, along with open space, to enjoy your leisure time to the fullest. Off the beaten path, adventure seekers can experience gold panning, nature photography, or river trail hiking.
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This 20-mile stretch of the South Yuba River offers lots of recreational options.
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Much of Tahoe National Forest is located in Nevada County. (The TNF site has been greatly expanded and improved in 2003, with lots of recreation info!)
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Government of the Town of Truckee home page.
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One of very few remaining 19th century jailhouses, and one of very few of Truckee's original buildings.
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Lots of great information on Truckee's history, plus walking tours, photos, events and more!
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