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Grass Valley
Nevada County, California
ZipCodes
95945, 95949
Page Contents for Grass Valley, California
History & History-related items
Chamber of Commerce.
Organizations, Churches, and Sports.
Statistics & Facts
The California state capital is Sacramento.
The population of Grass Valley is approximately 12,449 (2005), 12860 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 5,266 (2000), 6077 (2010).
The amount of land area in Grass Valley is 9.125 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Grass Valley is 4.1 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Grass Valley to Washington DC is 2498 miles.
The distance to the California state capital is 54 miles. (as the crow flies)
Grass Valley is positioned 39.22 degrees north of the equator and 121.05 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Grass Valley elevation is 2,411 feet above sea level.
Grass Valley per capita income is $ 16,877 (2000).
Grass Valley median income is $ 28,182 (2000).
The Grass Valley median home price is $ 151,300 (2000).
Grass Valley average annual rainfall is 55 inches per year
Location
north and east of Sacramento, north of Interstate 80. Grass Valley is about an hour's drive west to Sacramento and about a 150 miles to San Francisco. It is about 36 miles from Roseville. Other nearby communities include Nevada City, Alta Sierra, Penn Valley, Lake Wildwood, Colfax, Lake of the Pines, Meadow Vista and North Auburn.Return to Index
Climate
seasonal. Though the weather is mild, all four seasons are experienced here. May to October has beautiful weather with average temperatures from 70 to 90 in the day and in the 50's at night. November through April is the rainy season, but there are no real extremes in weather here. Winter temperatures range from the 30's at night to the 40's and 50's during the day. Snowfall is minimal and doesn't last long when it does fall.
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History & History Related Items
When their starving cattle went off in search of food, the equally hungry immigrants followed them. They were led to the area of Grass Valley and its lush underbrush and growth. They were not aware of the hugely rich quartz deposits that would make Grass Valley the premier gold mining region of the "mother lode" area. None of the mining operations are active today, but the area is still thriving as a recreation and retirement center.
A history page for the Grass Valley area
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The settling of Grass Valley
1849Attractions
Nevada County Gold on-line
The official Nevada County Tourism Pages on the Net
Grass Valley
Museum
410 S Church St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Phone: 530-273-5509
North Star
Power House and Pelton Wheel Mining Exhibit
At the North Star you will find displays of mining equipment and artifacts from
the 1880's awaiting visitors. On display is the largest Pelton Wheel ever constructed
and used to generate power for mining operations. You will also see the largest
operational Cornish pump.
The museum has a secluded picnic area; just walk across the bridge that crosses
Wolf Creek and sit alongside this rushing creek where lunch can be enjoyed at
picnic tables.
Mill Street & McCourtney Road
Grass Valley, CA
Phone: (530) 273-4255
Nevada County Fairgrounds
11228 Mccourtney Rd
Grass Valley, CA 95949-7412
Phone: 530-273-6217
Empire Mine State Historic Park/Bourn
Cottage
The Empire Mine State Historic Park is the site of the oldest, richest, hardrock
gold mine in California. Please call ahead for hours of operation
Information (530) 273-8522
Alta Sierra Biblical Gardens
16343 Auburn Road
Grass Valley CA 95949
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Economy & Industry
Nevada County Economic Resource Council
P.O. Box 515
Grass Valley, California 95945
Phone: (530) 274-8455
Toll-free: (888) 811-4621
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Grass Valley City Government
City of Grass Valley Grass Valley City Clerk125 E Main St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Phone: 530-274-4310
Grass Valley has a Mayor/Council/Administrator form of Government. There are five members on the council who are elected at large for four-year terms.
COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Nevada County website
Grass Valley Chamber
Grass Valley and Nevada County Chamber248 Mill St
Grass Valley, CA 95945-6712
Phone: 530-273-4667
Toll-free: (800) 655-4667 (Calif. only)
Fax: 530-272-5440 E-mail: gvncchamber@oro.net
Grass Valley Organizations
Grass Valley and Nevada County Chamber248 Mill St
Grass Valley, CA 95945-6712
Phone: 530-273-4667
Toll-free: (800) 655-4667 (Calif. only)
Fax: 530-272-5440 E-mail: gvncchamber@oro.net
Grass Valley Libraries
Grass Valley Public Library207 Mill St
Grass Valley, CA 95945-6711
Phone: 530-273-4117
Grass Valley Schools
Grass Valley School District10840 Gilmore Way
Grass Valley, California 95945
Phone: 530-273-4483
Grass Valley School Home Study
225 S Auburn St
Grass Valley, CA 95945-7229
Phone: 530-273-8723
Nevada Joint Union High School District
11645 Ridge Rd
Grass Valley, CA 95945-5024
Phone: 530-273-3351
Nevada County Schools
112 Nevada City Highway
Nevada City, CA 95959
Chicago Park School
15725 Mount Olive Road
Grass Valley, CA 95945 Grass Valley
Miscellany
The population of Grass Valley was:1990 - 9,048
2000 - 10,922
2005 - 12,449
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