Explore a vivid snapshot of California’s gold rush towns in their infancy.
This volume compiles a general directory of Nevada County’s residents, with a detailed sketch of the area’s early history and a practical almanac for 1856.
This edition, the first of its kind for the region, presents a broad roll of citizens, merchants, and professionals in Nevada, Grass Valley, Rough and Ready, and surrounding towns. It blends biographical listings with contemporary notes on local life, businesses, and public institutions, giving readers a window into mid-1850s life in the mining counties.
- A curated directory of residents, occupations, and addresses from key towns of the era.
- A historical sketch by A. A. Sargent detailing Nevada County’s development from settlement to prosperity.
- An appendix of general information and an almanac for 1856 to aid readers in understanding the year ahead.
- Advertising patrons and local business listings that illuminate commerce and daily life in the mining district.
Ideal for history buffs, genealogists, and collectors of early California reference works who want a tangible record of 1850s Nevada County and its communities.