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First Divide

First Divide is a gap in , , and has an elevation of 3,150 feet. First Divide is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the village .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Sierra County Sheriff’s Gallows and Sierra County Superior Court.

Historic site
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The Sierra County Sheriff's Gallows, at Galloway Rd. and Courthouse Sq. in in , was built in 1885. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. is situated 2 miles southwest of First Divide.

Courthouse
The Superior Court of California, County of Sierra, also known as the or Sierra Superior Court, is the California superior court with jurisdiction over . is situated 2 miles southwest of First Divide.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Downieville.

Village
Photo: Frank Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a census-designated place in and the county seat of , United States. is on the North Fork of the , at an elevation of 2,966 feet. is situated 2 miles southwest of First Divide.

First Divide

Latitude
39.58517° or 39° 35′ 7″ north
Longitude
-120.80967° or 120° 48′ 35″ west
Elevation
3,150 feet (960 metres)
Open location code
84FXH5PR+34
Geo­Names ID
5348896
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Satellite Map

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Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Gold Bluff Mine and Sailor Ravine.

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