Boston Ravine, California facts for kids

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Former settlement
Boston Ravine Location in California
Country	United States
State	California
County	Nevada County
Elevation	2,339 ft (713 m)

Boston Ravine is a former settlement in Nevada County, California. Boston Ravine is located 1 mile (1.6 km) south-southwest of Grass Valley. Its elevation is 2,339 ft (713 m) above sea level.

History

The settlement began in the fall of 1849 with four cabins on the south of a ravine, erected by the Boston Company, led by Rev. H.H. Cummings. By 1853, there were several quartz mills, and later a foundry. It is situated .5 mi (0.80 km) from present-day Grass Valley, California.

A post office operated at Boston Ravine from 1889 to 1890.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Boston Ravine has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csa" on climate maps.

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