Birchville, California
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Birchville | |
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Former settlement | |
Location in California | |
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Country | United States |
State | California |
County | Nevada County |
Elevation[1] | 1,765 ft (538 m) |
Birchville (also, Birchy; until 1853, Johnson's Diggings)[2] is a former settlement in Nevada County, California. Birchville is located 2 miles (3.2 km) north-northeast of French Corral.[2] It was situated at an elevation of 1,765 ft (538 m) above sea level.[3]
In 1880, the population was 50.[4]
History
Birchville was located 6 mi (9.7 km) from the Nevada City mine,[5] along the thoroughfare of the first long-distance telephone line.[6]
The name Johnson's Diggings commemorates David Johnson, the site's first prospector.[2] The name Birchville is from L. Birch Adsit.[2]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Birchville, California
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