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Higgins Corner
Higgins Corner is located in California
Higgins Corner
Higgins Corner
Location in California
Higgins Corner is located in the United States
Higgins Corner
Higgins Corner
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  California
County Nevada County
Elevation
1,427 ft (435 m)

Higgins Corner is a small, unincorporated community. It is found in Nevada County, California. This area sits at an elevation of about 1,427 feet (435 meters). Higgins Corner is located about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) south of Grass Valley.

Discovering Higgins Corner's Past

Higgins Corner got its name from an early settler. His name was Michael J. Higgins. The name "Higgins Corner" was first written down in the 1860s. Michael J. Higgins made his home on 160 acres of land near Wolf Road. A person who lived there for a long time, Willard Shoellerman, said the area has been called Higgins Corner for over a century.

People Named Higgins in the Area

Another person named Bill Higgins came to the area later. He arrived in the late 1800s. Even though he had the same last name, he was not related to Michael J. Higgins.

Temporary Camp at Higgins Corner

In 1952, a temporary forestry camp was set up here. This camp was for prisoners from San Quentin. They helped with forestry work in the area.

What Higgins Corner is Like Today

An article from 2014 describes Higgins Corner. It mentions several important places and features. The area includes a large housing development. It also has places to shop and a school.

Key Features of the Community

The Lake of the Pines housing area is part of Higgins Corner. There are also several small shopping centers. The Forest Lake Christian School is located here. The Higgins Lions community club helps bring people together. You can also find six churches in the area. Many ranches and small home-based businesses are also present.

Local Services and Housing

Higgins Corner has its own fire department. This department helps keep the area safe. It works with the Higgins County Department of Forestry. The Lake of the Pines housing complex used to be a cattle ranch. By the 1980s, it had 3,000 lots for homes. These homes provided living space for about 4,500 people.

Understanding Higgins Corner's Climate

Higgins Corner has a specific type of weather. It is known as a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This climate type is often written as "Csa" on climate maps.

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