Vinton, California facts for kids
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Vinton
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 Vinton
Location in California
Vinton
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Plumas County |
| Elevation | 4,947 ft (1,508 m) |
| ZIP code |
96135
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Vinton is an unincorporated community in Plumas County, California. It lies at an elevation of 4,947 feet (1,508 m). Vinton is located 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Chilcoot.
For census purposes, Vinton is included in the census-designated place (CDP) of Chilcoot-Vinton.
The Vinton post office opened in 1897. The name honors Vinton Bowen, daughter of a Sierra Valley Railway official.
The Sierra Valley Grange #466 organized in 1931. The grange has hosted many weddings, funerals, 4-H meetings, dinners and dances. In 1986 it became home to the Vinton Cowboy Poetry show, second show to Elko.
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