Hirschdale | |
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 ASouthern Pacific freight train passes through Hirschdale in 1988, photograph by Drew Jacksich | |
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| Coordinates:39°22′07″N120°04′34″W / 39.36861°N 120.07611°W /39.36861; -120.07611 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Nevada County |
| Elevation | 5,450 ft (1,660 m) |
Hirschdale is anunincorporated community inNevada County,California.[1] It lies at an elevation of 5446 feet (1660 m).[1] Hirschdale is located 6.25 miles (10.1 km) east-northeast ofTruckee.[2] Hirschdale began in 1926 as a stop onUS 40, built by Jonas Hirsch;[3] it was originally a recreational community with a tavern and several rental vacation cabins along theTruckee River.[4]
Municipalities and communities ofNevada County, California,United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This CDP also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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