Nevada County
Nevada County is a special place. Here, life is flavored by its colorful and ever-present Gold Rush heritage, blue skies, and friendly people. From the beginning, you will have to explain to your friends and family why you decided to move there and why it is called Nevada County even though it is in California.
You will soon find yourself going on and on to anyone who will listen about this paradise on Earth you now call home. It has that perfect, four season climate. Yes, in the Sierra foothills, partway up the western slope, you have got yourself a great place to live. You can hike up to the Sierras, visit Lake Tahoe, see the classic old towns of Grass Valley and Nevada City, the rural delights of Washington and Rough and Ready, a delightful fairgrounds and the fine Yuba River. Welcome to Paradise
History
In 1848, James Marshall discovered gold at Coloma and began one of the largest immigrations in history. In 1849, emigrants settled in the Grass Valley area, attracted by the lush meadows and pastoral setting, and they had no idea that the area would produce 960 million dollars worth of gold.
Early settlement of the Penn Valley area occurred in the mid-1800's, due primarily to its location on a freight wagon route established between Sacramento, and the "Comstock" and "Mother Lode" mining regions to the east. Freighter service made the valley an important transportation stop.
Rural in nature, older farm buildings co-exist with modern homes, and there is a growing business community. Penn Valley maintains a "small town" atmosphere. There is a natural beauty, a very low incidence of crime, and people know each other. Yet there is also a sense of growing and thriving. The area retains much of its historical pastoral atmosphere while moving into the 21st century.
Recreation
The area offers an abundance of gold panning, mountain biking, hiking, walking, fishing, camping, boating, and white water rafting. There are many historic state parks and museums that are points of interest for history and nature lovers.
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