Glenbrook, Nevada County, California facts for kids

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Quick facts for kids Glenbrook
Former settlement
Glenbrook Location in California
Country	United States
State	California
County	Nevada County
Elevation	2,726 ft (831 m)
Time zone	UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)

Glenbrook is a place in Nevada County, California, that used to be a settlement. It's located close to Grass Valley. Glenbrook was shown on official maps until at least 1949.

History of Glenbrook

Glenbrook has an interesting past, especially from the late 1800s. It was once a small but important place in Nevada County.

Education in Glenbrook

In the late 1800s, Glenbrook was home to two important schools. These were the Shelton College and the Nevada County Academy. Having these schools meant that Glenbrook was a center for learning. Students came here to get an education.

Glenbrook Park and Racetrack

Glenbrook became very famous in 1887. This was because of the Glenbrook Park and Racetrack. Something truly special happened there. It was the location of the very first outdoor sports event ever lit by electricity. This was a big deal at the time. Imagine watching a race at night, lit up by electric lights! This event showed how new technology could change sports and entertainment.

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