Nielsburg, California facts for kids
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Nielsburg
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 Nielsburg
Location in California
Nielsburg
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Placer County |
| Elevation | 1,539 ft (469 m) |
Nielsburg is a small place in Placer County, California. It is called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's managed by the county.
Nielsburg is located about 4.5 miles (7.2 kilometers) north-northeast of a larger town called Auburn. It sits at an elevation of 1,539 feet (469 meters) above sea level.
History of Nielsburg
Nielsburg used to be known by slightly different names, like Nielsburgh and Niellsburgh. It became known as Nielsburg to honor its very first postmaster, a person named Arthur C. Neill.
A post office was open in Nielsburgh for several years, from 1855 to 1866. This was an important place for people to send and receive mail during that time.
