Buena Vista, Nevada County, California facts for kids

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Former settlement
Buena Vista Location in California
Country	United States
State	California
County	Nevada County
Elevation	2,631 ft (802 m)

Buena Vista was once a small community in Nevada County, California. It was located about 3 miles (5 km) north of a place called Chicago Park. This former settlement sat high up, about 2,631 feet (802 meters) above the ocean.

History of Buena Vista

Buena Vista was built along the tracks of the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad. It even had its own train station.

The Buena Vista Station was an important spot for a while. It was like a crossroads for miners heading to the "You Bet" and "Red Dog" mines nearby.

The train station was taken down in 1943. This happened when parts of the old railroad were being reused or recycled. Today, the exact spot where the station stood has been found. It is on private land called King of Games Farm. The owner of the farm makes sure this historic spot is protected.

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