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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.
INTRODUCTIONWheatland (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). School HistoryReview the History of WHS. Take a Campus Tour. HISTORICAL BACKGROUNDWheatland 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.
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:
Read more about Wheatland High School history. STATISTICSPopulation as of July 2008: 3,591. Population change since 2000
census: +57.8%.
Average weather in Wheatland Nearest cities:
ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION
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EDUCATIONPublic high schools in Wheatland:
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COMMUNITY SERVICE CLUBS
Wheatland Lions Club (of District
4C-1) SHOPPINGIn 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. TRANSPORTATIONAirports:
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. 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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