Nevada County Resources

The towns of Grass Valley and Nevada City abound in Cornish heritage.

A stamp mill near City Hall in Grass Valley is dedicated to the Cousin Jacks. It’s directly across the street from Cousin Jack’s Pasties. Historic markers cite the names of Cornish merchants. Stained glass windows in the local churches are inscribed with Cornish names. The historic hotel includes a Bob Fitzsimmons room. Every year, the Cornish carols are sung on Mill Street and chime from the tower of the Methodist Church.

In Nevada City, the A. C. Todd Cornish Studies Collection at the Doris Foley Library for Historical Research is the starting point for students of Cornish heritage. The Penzance Room in City Hall commemorates the bonds between the town and its sister in Cornwall.

A host of local museums and libraries keep the heritage alive. When you attend the 2009 gathering, you’ll have free access to all of them throughout the week: North Star Powerhouse, Grass Valley; Empire Mine Historic State Park; Fire House Museum, Nevada City; Nevada County Railroad Museum; Grass Valley Cultural Center; Searls Historical Library; Doris Foley Historical Research Library

For other sites that often go unnoticed, take a historic walking tour of Grass Valley, Nevada City or one of three pioneer cemeteries. On your own, visit any of the numerous other historic sites in Nevada County and the California Gold Country.

For more information about Nevada County, please visit the following websites:

• Grass Valley / Nevada County Chamber of Commerce
• Nevada City Chamber of Commerce
• Grass Valley Downtown Associaton