Truckee, Mountain town in Nevada County, California, US
Located at an elevation of 1773 meters, Truckee sits in the Sierra Nevada mountains near Lake Tahoe, with snow-covered peaks and forested landscapes.
The Central Pacific Railroad established Truckee as a station in 1867, transforming it from Gray's Station into a transportation center during the western expansion.
The name Truckee derives from a Paiute chief, Tru-ki-zo, who assisted early settlers and greeted them with welcoming words in his native language.
The Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District manages six educational institutions, including two high schools serving the local student population throughout the academic year.
The town experiences approximately 206 inches of annual snowfall, making it one of California's primary winter destinations for skiing and snow-based recreation.
Location: Nevada County
Elevation above the sea: 1,773 m
Website: https://townoftruckee.com
GPS coordinates: 39.34222,-120.20361
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:48
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