Marigold, California facts for kids
Marigold was once a small community in Yuba County, California. It was located about 5 miles (8 km) south of a town called Browns Valley. Today, Marigold is no longer an active settlement, but its history tells us about early life in California. It even appeared on maps as recently as 1911.
Quick facts for kids
Marigold
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Former settlement
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 Marigold
Location in California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Yuba County |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
Marigold's Story
Marigold was originally known as Martins. It was a small place where people lived and worked. Even though it's not a town anymore, its name and location are still remembered.
How Marigold Got Its Name
The name Marigold comes from a mining company called the Marysville Gold Mining Company. This company was important in the area, and the settlement was named after it.
A Busy Post Office
For a while, Marigold had its own post office. It operated from 1911 to 1929. A post office is where people send and receive mail. Having a post office usually means a community is active and growing.
Gold in the Area
The area around Marigold was famous for gold. In the early 1900s, a special way of finding gold called dredging was used nearby. This happened in a place known as the Yuba Goldfields. Gold dredging uses large machines to dig up riverbeds and search for gold. This activity brought many people to the region.
