The Community
OF NEVADA COUNTY
 

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Becoming California, stories from California Gold Rush History

Deer Creek School is located in Nevada City, California. Our community is nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains at 2,800 feet elevation. Our rural area is known for its beautiful environment and rich California history.


Nevada City
The convergence of several gold bearing creeks led miners to congregate and form a town, named Nevada, later named Nevada City.


Nevada City History

Nevada City Landmarks



Grass Valley
Settlers on their way to the goldfields would camp in this "Grassy Valley" on their way elsewhere. The location was conveniently central between Rough & Ready and so became known as "Centerville". As the settlement grew it was renamed Grass Valley.


Grass Valley History

Grass Valley Landmarks



Nevada County Timeline
Starting at the date of gold discovery in California, follow the growth of our community


Nevada County Timeline
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