Penn Valley, Census-designated place in Nevada County, California.
Penn Valley is a census-designated community in Nevada County, California, located in the western part of the county. The area features a mix of residential properties and open spaces with scattered homes nestled among trees and rolling terrain.
The settlement took its name from Madame Penn, an early landowner in the area. Over time, the place developed as a rural residential community in western Nevada County.
The Penn Valley Community Rodeo Association organizes an annual rodeo event that draws 5000 spectators to watch traditional competitions.
The community is accessible by car via local roads connecting to the broader region. Visitors should plan to explore on their own pace, as this is a quiet residential area without concentrated attractions.
General Chuck Yeager, the first person to break the sound barrier, selected Penn Valley as his residence.
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