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Cedar Ridge
Cedar Ridge is located in California
Cedar Ridge
Cedar Ridge
Location in California
Country  United States
State  California
County Nevada
Elevation
883 m (2,897 ft)
Time zone UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
95924
Area code(s) 530

Cedar Ridge is a small place in Nevada County, California, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town. Instead, it's governed directly by the county.

What is Cedar Ridge?

Cedar Ridge is a community located in the beautiful state of California. It's found in Nevada County, which is in the eastern part of the state. The area is known for its natural beauty and history.

Where is Cedar Ridge Located?

Cedar Ridge is situated along California State Route 174. This road helps people travel to and from the community. It is about 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) east/southeast of Grass Valley, California. Grass Valley is a larger city nearby.

Close to Gold Country History

The community is also close to some important historical sites. It's about 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) east/southeast of the Empire Mine State Historic Park. This park is part of California's famous Gold Country. Gold Country is where many people came during the California Gold Rush to find gold. The Empire Mine was one of the largest and richest gold mines in California.

Community Facts

Even though Cedar Ridge isn't a city, it has its own identity. It has a post office that helps deliver mail to the residents.

Post Office and ZIP Code

The first post office in Cedar Ridge was opened in 1948. This was an important step for the community. It meant people living there could send and receive mail more easily. The special code for mail in Cedar Ridge is 95924. This is called a ZIP code.

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