Grass Valley in Nevada County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Grass Valley Library
Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 9, 2011
1. Grass Valley Library Marker
Dedicated August 4, 1916
National Register of Historic Places
March 26, 1992
Erected 1992 by Friends of the Nevada County Libraries.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1978.
Location. 39° 13.016′ N, 121° 3.802′ W. Marker is in Grass Valley, California, in Nevada County. It is at the intersection of Mill Street and Neal Street, on the right when traveling north on Mill Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 207 Mill Street, Grass Valley CA 95945, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sierra Nevada. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Madison Lodge No. 23 F. & A.M. (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Woman's Christian Temperance Union (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Emmanuel Episcopal Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lola Montez 1819 - 1861 (about 500 feet away); Edward Coleman House (about 600 feet away); Grass Valley Hardware (about 600 feet away); The Old Post Office
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Regarding Grass Valley Library. The renowned teacher and philosopher Josiah Royce was born at this site in 1855.
Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 9, 2011
2. Grass Valley Library Marker
Marker is mounted on the front of the building to the right of the entrance.
Josiah Royce dedication plaque is seen to the left of the stairs..
Josiah Royce dedication plaque is seen to the left of the stairs..
Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 9, 2011
3. Architectural Detail
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4. 1855 Josiah Royce 1916
Alumnus of the University of California Renowned Harvard teacher and eminent American philosopher
Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 9, 2011
5. Grass Valley Library
Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 916 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 11, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
