News Flash

Home

Posted on: April 28, 2023

Rome Power House Designated as a Nevada County Historical Landmark

Two tin buildings sit along the water's edge below a steep vegetated slope.

The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission is delighted to announce the County's latest landmark: The Rome Power House, approved by the Board of Supervisors on April 25, 2023.

The Rome Power House was the first and only hydroelectric generating plant built on the South Yuba River. Planning for the plant began in 1892. It entered service on 1896, serving mines in the area. It eventually led to the electrification of Nevada City, one of the early pioneering systems in California. Alphonse Tregidgo, along with many other pioneers, went on to help found Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E). 

The remains of the Rome Power House include foundations and remnants of the penstocks. They are located on private land, so public access is with the permission of the owner.

The landmark will be featured in the next update to the Commission’s interactive landmarks map and in the next electronic edition of Exploring Nevada County, a guide to the over 200 historical landmarks in the County. It is available for any smartphone or tablet from Apple or Amazon. Go to You Bet Press to find clickable links.

The purpose of the Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission is to promote the general welfare of Nevada County and it citizens through official recognition, recording, marking, preserving and promoting the historical resources of Nevada County. For more information, call 415-264-7230.

Facebook Twitter Email

Other News in Home

Youth Commission

Seventeen Youth Commissioners Appointed

Posted on: December 7, 2023
taxes

Property Taxes Reduced (For Some)

Posted on: October 11, 2023
mosquito

West Nile Virus Found in Nevada County

Posted on: October 2, 2023
MicrosoftTeams-image (20)

United Way Book Sale Runs Through Oct. 27

Posted on: September 27, 2023
Julie

Clerk of the Board to Retire in December

Posted on: September 27, 2023
MicrosoftTeams-image (9)

Why I Ride the Heart of Gold Gravel Race

Posted on: September 13, 2023
Sign stating "coming soon. September 19th 2023"

Public Health Community Baby Shower

Posted on: September 8, 2023
Man tying a childs shoe

August is Child Support Awareness Month

Posted on: August 11, 2023
Two children with colorful pens write. A backpack stuffed with supplies bursts open.

Annual Backpack Drive Returns

Posted on: June 22, 2023
Portrait of Dr. Cooke

Keep Up Your COVID Defenses

Posted on: June 2, 2023
Medi-cal rules are changing. Make sure your contact information is up to date.

Medi-Cal Coverage Rules Are Changing

Posted on: April 14, 2023
Medi-cal rules are changing. Make sure your contact information is up to date.

Medi-Cal Coverage Rules Are Changing

Posted on: April 14, 2023
Test site closure

COVID-19 Test Site Closures

Posted on: February 24, 2023
Swearing in Ceremony Agenda

Swearing In Ceremony for Elected Officials

Posted on: December 27, 2022