Glenbrook, Nevada County, California
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 Glenbrook
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Nevada County |
| Elevation[1] | 2,726 ft (831 m) |
| Time zone | Pacific (PST) (UTC-8) |
| • Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) |
Glenbrook is a former settlement in Nevada County, California, located near Grass Valley.[2] It was listed on an official map as of 1949.[3]
History
In the late 1800s, the Shelton College and Nevada County Academy were located at Glenbrook.[4]
In 1887, Glenbrook became notable for the Glenbrook Park and Racetrack where the first outdoor sports event was lit by electricity.[5]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Glenbrook, Nevada County, California
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