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Sections: Introduction, School History, Historical Background, Statistics, Entertainment, Services, Education, Community Service, Shopping, Transportation.

PLEASE NOTE: Any information below regarding commercial entities is provided solely for research purposes and does NOT imply endorsement of any products or services by this school district.

INTRODUCTION

Wheatland (see map and the Wheatland Wiki), one of only two incorporated cities in Yuba County, is nestled at the northeastern edge of California's vast central Sacramento Valley. It is located 34 miles north of Sacramento, 107 miles north of San Francisco and 417 miles north of Los Angeles. Wheatland is home to many Beale Air Force Base personnel. There are many exciting festivals and events throughout the year (see the local Entertainment Section for more information).

The future looks good for the ever growing community of Wheatland.  With increased personnel planned for Beale Air Force Base, the area's booming housing market, and planned economic development in Yuba County and within Wheatland itself, our community is a great place to live, work, and play.

For a look at the future of Yuba County, read the Yuba County General Plan.  For a look at the future of Wheatland itself, review the Wheatland General Plan.

See an aerial view of Wheatland (from TerraServerUSA, circa 1993).

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School History

Review the History of WHS.  Take a Campus Tour.

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HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

Wheatland is located at the gateway of California's "Mother Lode" gold rush country and has a vast and colorful history.

The first settlement reached in California by emigrant wagon trains using the Overland Emigrant Trail (now know as the Donner Trail), this area was an original part of the 1844 Don Pablo Gutiérrez land grant. It was sold at auction to William Johnson in 1845.

The survivors of the ill-fated Donner Party were brought to the Johnson Ranch after being rescued in 1846 (Historical Marker #799-3).

In 1849 part of the ranch was set aside as a government reserve-Camp Far West. In 1866, the town of Wheatland was laid out on a portion of the grant.

In 1888, Edward P. Duplex was elected Mayor, the first black man to be elected mayor of a Western United States City. His original barbershop stands today on Main street.


Wheatland Hop Kilns
(click on picture for larger image)

One of the earliest labor disputes in the history of the United States occurred at the Durst Ranch, on August 3, 1913 when I. W. W. workers rebelled against a hop grower resulting in the deaths of two Yuba County officials and two workers. View the Historical Marker #1003 located at the old Durst Hop Ranch, intersection of South A St and 6th St.  Read more about this historical event from LibCom.org and LaborNet.org.

To learn more about this area's history, check out these sites:

bulletWheatland Historical Society
bulletYuba County USGenWeb Project
bulletYuba County Library - California Room
bulletYubaRoots - Genealogy & History
bulletThe Sutter Buttes - The Smallest Mountain Range in the World
bulletThe Sutter County Museum
bulletCemeteries of Yuba County
bulletGold Rush History


The Yuba No. 14 dredger at Hammonton, Yuba County, circa 1907
(click on picture for larger image)

Read more about Wheatland High School history.

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STATISTICS

Population as of July 2008: 3,591.  Population change since 2000 census: +57.8%.
Land area
: 0.8 square miles... yes, it IS a small town!  <grin!>
Elevation
: 87 feet
County
: Yuba (Pop. 60,219)
Area code
: 530
Zip code
: 95692

From U.S. Census Bureau and City-Data.com (click this link for additional demographic data).

Average weather in Wheatland
Based on data reported by The Weather Channel (view the current conditions).

Nearest cities:

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Beale AFB, CA (8.7 miles )

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Olivehurst, CA (9.9 miles )

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Linda, CA (12.3 miles )

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Lincoln, CA (12.4 miles )

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Marysville, CA (14.5 miles )

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Yuba City, CA (16.2 miles )

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Rocklin, CA (19.1 miles )

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ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION

Wheatland Little League

Wheatland Youth Football

Also, check out our local Entertainment Section.  Also, check out the Wheatland Citizen, The (our local newspaper), Appeal-Democrat's Community Calendar and KUBA 1600AM's Local Events.

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SERVICES

Media:

Wheatland Citizen, The (our local newspaper)
Appeal-Democrat Newspaper

Check out our local Entertainment Section for other media outlets in the Chico and Sacramento markets.

Medical Centers, Urgent Care, and Hospitals near Wheatland:

Del Norte Clinic - Wheatland Family Health Center
Wheatland Dental Care
Sutter North Urgent Care
(about 16 miles; Yuba City, CA)
Rideout Memorial Hospital (about 13 miles; Marysville, CA)
Fremont Medical Center (about 17 miles; Yuba City, CA)
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
(about 25 miles; Roseville, CA)
Kaiser Permanente (about 25 miles; Roseville, CA)

Bear River Veterinary Clinic (6998 Eric Ln, 530-633-2957)

Government Services:

California, State of 

California Department of Motor Vehicles

Wheatland ("City Of...")
        City Hall (530-633-2761)
            313 Main Street, Wheatland, CA 95692
        Fire Dept (911 or 530-633-0861)
            313 Main Street, Wheatland, CA 95692
        Police Dept (911 or 530-633-2821)
            413 2nd Street, Wheatland, CA 95692
        24-hour water-sewer (530-633-0926)

Wheatland's US Post Office (530-633-4003)
    404 4th Street, Wheatland, CA 95692

Yuba County

Yuba County Library (530-749-7380)
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The Book Buggy stops in Wheatland every Wednesday from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Community Center and from 2:30pm-4:30pm at the corner of Spruce and Evergreen.

Yuba County Superior Court

Additional Resources

YubaSutter.com
Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce

Yuba-Sutter Tourism Board

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EDUCATION

Public high schools in Wheatland:

Wheatland Union High School (2006-07 Students: 787; Grades: 09 - 12)
Academy for Career Education (Charter) (2006-07 Students: 53; Grades: 09 - 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Wheatland:

Wheatland School District (with K8 schools in Wheatland and Beale AFB)
California Montessori Project
Wheatland Charter Academy

Colleges/Universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wheatland:

To the north:

Yuba Community College (about 13 miles; Marysville, CA)
Butte Community College (about 50 miles; Oroville, CA)
California State University - Chico (about 63 miles; Chico, CA)

To the South:

Sierra Community College (about 21 miles; Rocklin, CA)
American River College (about 25 miles; Sacramento, CA)
California State University -Sacramento (about 31 miles; Sacramento, CA)
Sacramento City College (about 35 miles; Sacramento, CA)
Cosumnes River College (about 37 miles; Sacramento, CA)
University of California at Davis (about 47 miles; Davis, CA)

  A list of all colleges in California is available at our Career Cove

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COMMUNITY SERVICE CLUBS

Wheatland Lions Club (of District 4C-1)
P.O. Box 756
Wheatland, CA 95692-0756
Meets: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays (7:30pm) at the City Grill, 1912 Hwy 65, Suite 210
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SHOPPING

In addition to the many local businesses in Wheatland itself, Wheatland is a short drive (less than 30 miles) from Rocklin, Roseville, and Sacramento to the south and Marysville and Yuba City to the north.

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TRANSPORTATION

Airports:

Certified for carrier operations nearest to Wheatland:

Sacramento International Airport (about 26 miles; Sacramento, CA; ID: SMF)
Chico MUNI (about 61 miles; Chico, CA; ID: CIC)

Other public-use airports nearest to Wheatland:

Beale Air Force Base (about 5 miles; Marysville, CA; ID: KBAB)
Lincoln Regional/Karl Harder Field (about 10 miles; Lincoln, CA; ID: KLHM)
Yuba County Airport, I-5 (about 11 miles; Marysville, CA; ID: KMYV)
    1364 Sky Harbor Drive, Marysville 95901, 530-741-6248
Brownsville Airport, C-9 (about 45 miles; Brownsville, CA; ID: P49, 530-675-2795)
Sutter County, H-5 (about 15 miles; Yuba City, CA; ID: O52)
    100 Airport Road, Yuba City 95991, 530-822-7450

Rail: Amtrak (Marysville Amtrak Bus Stop)

Bus: Yuba-Sutter Transit (2100 B Street, Marysville 95901, 530-742-2877) and Greyhound (Marysville terminal)

Highways: State Highway 65 - which bisects Wheatland (also referenced as D Street) - starts at State Highway 70 in Marysville (11 miles north) and ends at Interstate 80 (I-80) in Roseville (21 miles south).  Check the current Road Conditions for the following: Hwy 65, 70, 99, 20, and I-80, I-5.  For maps and driving instructions, check the Directions page.

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Special Thanks to the Wheatland City Hall and the Wheatland Historical Society for much of the information contained in the HOMETOWN section.

 

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