Washington, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Main Street in Washington
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Location in California
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Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Nevada |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.899 sq mi (4.917 km2) |
| • Land | 1.899 sq mi (4.917 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 2,612 ft (796 m) |
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| • Total | 101 |
| • Density | 53.19/sq mi (20.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes |
95986
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628797 |
Washington is a small community in Nevada County, California. It was first called Indiana Camp. This place sits right by the South Yuba River.
Today, Washington has about 101 people living there, based on the 2020 census. You can find a hotel with a restaurant, a grocery store, and a schoolhouse that has been teaching kids for over 100 years! There are also two campgrounds for visitors. The town is about 2,612 feet (796 m) above sea level.
The number of people in Washington changes throughout the year. More visitors come in the summer, which helps the local businesses. Washington was founded in 1849 during the California Gold Rush. A lot of gold was found here! Even today, you can still see signs of old gold mining. Many Chinese people lived and worked here during the mining boom.
The biggest businesses in Washington are its two campsites: Little Town Campground and the River Rest. A filmmaker named Sara Ross-Samko is even making a documentary about the town! The local ZIP Code is 95986, and the area code for phones is 530.
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History of Washington
This area was settled in 1849 by miners who came from Indiana. Because of this, they first named the place Indiana Camp. In 1850, the name was changed to Washington.
The town also had a post office. The Washington South Yuba post office was open from 1852 to 1854. Later, the Washington post office opened in 1862.
Geography of Washington
Washington covers an area of about 1.9 square miles (4.9 km2). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the community's boundaries.
People in Washington
In 2010, about 185 people lived in Washington. Most people lived in homes, and a smaller number lived in group housing.
The community has a mix of ages. In 2010, about 13.5% of the people were under 18 years old. About 16.8% were 65 years or older. The average age was around 51.7 years.
Most homes were owned by the people living in them. About 61.1% of homes were owner-occupied, while 38.9% were rented.
Notable Townspeople
- Alice Fong Yu
See also
In Spanish: Washington (California) para niños
