Shady Creek
Shady Creek is a stream in Nevada County, Gold Country, California. Shady Creek is situated near the hamlet French Corral, as well as near Birchville.- Stream
- …is also known as “Big Shady Creek”
Places of Interest
Highlights include First long-distance telephone line and John Woolman School.
First long-distance telephone line
Monument
The world's first long-distance telephone line… First long-distance telephone line is situated 2½ miles west of Shady Creek.
John Woolman School
Building
John Woolman School was a private boarding Quaker high… John Woolman School is situated 2 miles southeast of Shady Creek.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include French Corral and Birchville.
French Corral
Hamlet
French Corral is an unincorporated community… French Corral is situated 2 miles west of Shady Creek.
Birchville
Hamlet
Birchville is a historic mining and agricultural community in Nevada County, California. Birchville is situated 2½ miles northwest of Shady Creek.
Newtown
Hamlet
Newtown is a former California Gold Rush settlement in Nevada County, California. Newtown is situated 3 miles south of Shady Creek.
Shady Creek
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Latitude
39.29545° or 39° 17′ 44″ north
Longitude
-121.12301° or 121° 7′ 23″ west
Open location code
84FW7VWG+5Q
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Jones Ravine and Jones Bar.
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