Sweetland, California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Nevada County |
| Elevation[1] | 1,857 ft (566 m) |
| Time zone | Pacific (PST) (UTC-8) |
| • Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) |
Sweetland is a former settlement in Nevada County, California. Located approximately 20 mi (32 km) east of Marysville,[2] It is situated at an elevation of 1,857 ft (566 m) above sea level.[1]
History
The settlement was named after the Sweetland brothers,[3] including former California State Assemblyman, Henry Pettit Sweetland, who settled here in 1850,[4] and in 1852, ran a trading post in the area.[5]
The Sweetland Mining District was established in 1850. Three years later, it was split into three mining districts, including North San Juan.[6] Sweetland was notable for having the largest tail sluices.[7]
Some of the larger mines included:
- Manzanita
- Sweetland Creek Mine
- Boss Mine
A post office was established in 1857 or 1858, but it closed in 1905.[3][5] In its mining days, it had a population between 200-300 residents.[8]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sweetland, California
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