Newtown, Nevada County, California
Newtown (formerly, Sailor Flat,[1] Newton[2] and Sailors Flat[2]) is an unincorporated community in Nevada County, California.[1] It lies at an elevation of 2113 feet (644 m).[1] Newtown is located 4.5 miles (7.2 km) west of Nevada City.[2]
Newtown | |
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  Newtown Location in California  Newtown Newtown (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 39°15′10″N 121°06′12″W | |
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| State |  |
| County | Nevada County |
| Elevation | 2,113 ft (644 m) |
Sailors discovered gold there, whence the name Sailors Flat.[2]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Newtown, Nevada County, California
- Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 530. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
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