French Corral, California
| French Corral | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  French Corral Location of French Corral in California | |
| Coordinates: 39°18′22″N 121°09′41″W / 39.30611°N 121.16139°WCoordinates: 39°18′22″N 121°09′41″W / 39.30611°N 121.16139°W | |
| Country |
 United States |
| State |
 California |
| County | Nevada |
| Elevation[1] | 1,532 ft (467 m) |
| Time zone | Pacific (PST) (UTC-8) |
| • Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) |
| Area code(s) | 530 |
French Corral is an unincorporated community in Nevada County, California, United States, 5 miles (8.0 km) off State Route 49 via Pleasant Valley Road, and 9 miles (14 km) northwest of Nevada City.
It was one of the first of several historic California gold rush mining camps along the San Juan Ridge. The name was literal as the town grew around a mule corral built by the first settler in the area, a Frenchman, in 1849.[2] It had a post office during the period of 1859 through 1945.[3]
Few original structures remain besides an old Wells Fargo Bank building.[4]
Geography
French Corral is located at 39°18′22″N 121°09′37″W / 39.30611°N 121.16028°W, and the elevation is 1,532 feet (467 m) above sea level.[5]
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, French Corral has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csa" on climate maps.[6]
Demographics
In 1880, the population was 527.[7]
Historical landmarks
- In 1877, it was the terminus of the world's first long-distance telephone line.[8]
- The Bridgeport Covered Bridge is reputed by some to be the longest single-span wooden covered bridge in the world; the other leading contender is Old Blenheim Bridge in New York State.
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: French Corral, California
- ↑ "Historic French Corral Cemetery". ancestry.com. Retrieved 2008-08-01.
- ↑ "French Corral 1875 target 1859-1945 3c Washington Banknote.". postalhistory.com. Retrieved 2009-05-27.
- ↑ "French Corral". ghosttowns.com. Retrieved 2008-08-01.
- ↑ "French Corral". epodunk.com. Retrieved 2008-09-06.
- ↑ Climate Summary for French Corral, California
- ↑ "Nevada County History". cagenweb.com. Retrieved 2008-09-06.
- ↑ "Historical Landmarks". calsign.com. Retrieved 2008-08-03.
External links
- French Corral at museumca.org
- French Corral at malakoff.com
- Photos at University of California Libraries
