Nielsburg, California
Nielsburg (formerly, Nielsburgh and Niellsburgh)[2] is an unincorporated community in Placer County, California.[1] Nielsburg is located 4.5 miles (7.2 km) north-northeast of Auburn.[2] It lies at an elevation of 1539 feet (469 m).[1]
Nielsburg | |
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  Nielsburg Location in California  Nielsburg Nielsburg (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 38°57′26″N 121°02′00″W | |
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| County | Placer County |
| Elevation | 1,539 ft (469 m) |
The Nielsburgh post office operated from 1855 to 1866.[2] The name honors the first postmaster, Arthur C. Neill.[2]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nielsburg, California
- Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 530. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
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