Nevada City, California

Nevada City, in Nevada County with a population of 2,850, developed along the banks of Deer Creek in 1849. Early reports told of miners who pulled a pound of gold a day from the creek. The town was first known as Deer Creek Dry Diggings and later as Caldwell's Upper Store. Nevada City has had its share of firsts and famous people. Mark Twain lectured here. Former U.S. President Herbert Hoover lived and worked here as a gold miner. After more than a century of pioneer heritage, Nevada City remains the most complete gold rush town in California. It is a genuine small town and a living museum.