Newtown, Nevada County, California
Newtown | |
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Unincorporated community | |
Newtown Location in California | |
Coordinates: 39°15′10″N 121°06′12″W / 39.25278°N 121.10333°WCoordinates: 39°15′10″N 121°06′12″W / 39.25278°N 121.10333°W | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | Nevada County |
Elevation[1] | 2,113 ft (644 m) |
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]
Sailors discovered gold there, whence the name Sailors Flat.[2]
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