Bronco, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bronco
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Former settlement
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 Bronco
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Nevada County |
| Elevation | 5,348 ft (1,630 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
Bronco was once a small community or "settlement" in Nevada County, California. It is located about 9.5 miles (15.3 km) from the town of Truckee. This area is in the beautiful state of California, USA. Bronco sits high up, at an elevation of 5,348 feet (1,630 m) above sea level. This means it's higher than many mountains and hills you might see!
History
Bronco was a place where people lived and worked for a time. It even had its own post office.
The Bronco Post Office
The post office in Bronco was open for many years. It served the community from 1872 until 1891. A post office was very important back then. It helped people send and receive letters and packages. This was how they stayed in touch with family and friends far away.
Naming Bronco
Sometimes, places have different ways of spelling their names. In 1933, there was a discussion about Bronco's name. Some people thought it should be spelled "Broncho." However, the United States Board on Geographic Names decided to keep the original spelling, "Bronco." This board makes sure that place names are spelled correctly and consistently across the country.
