Yuba County Museum of History

10/22/2026

🏛️ Yuba County History | A Gold Rush Gateway

Marysville grew rapidly because its location near the meeting of the Yuba and Feather Rivers made it a transportation and supply center. Merchants sold equipment and provisions to people heading into the northern mines. Gold Rush history is also a story about riverboats, warehouses, and the businesses that served miners.

💬 What old Marysville business would you most like to see photographed?

Follow the Yuba County Museum of History as we preserve the stories of our communities.

Historical reference: https://historicmarysville.com/

10/21/2026

🏛️ Yuba County History | Why Is It Called Yuba County?

Yuba County was established in 1850 as one of California’s original counties. The origin of the name “Yuba” has competing explanations, including an Indigenous place-name and accounts connecting the river to the Spanish word for grapes. Historians should treat the precise origin as debated, rather than settled.

💬 Have you heard another explanation for the name Yuba?

10/20/2026

🏛️ Yuba County History | The Land Before the Gold Rush

Long before the Gold Rush, Nisenan and other Maidu communities lived along the rivers and foothills of what is now Yuba County. Their histories did not begin with California statehood, and their cultures continue today. The rivers that later drew miners and merchants were already places of community, travel, and knowledge.

💬 What Indigenous history would you like to learn more about?

Follow the Yuba County Museum of History as we preserve the stories of our communities.

05/13/2026

Special Thanks to Supervisor House and the Other members of the board. So excited that this museum is becoming a realty! Thank you again for the initial funding.

Today our Yuba County Board of Supervisors took a major step in bringing the Yuba County Museum of History to life. I am happy to announce we approved their grant application to help fund getting their location on 4th Street prepared to start displaying Yuba County’s history. I can’t wait to see what they bring out of storage and put on display. Our youth will have a place to learn about Yuba County, our historians will have a place to make sure our stories are not lost!
Thank you members of the Yuba County Museum of History!

Yuba County Museum of History

04/24/2026

Let’s Continue with celebrating! Marysville’s 175 years! Did you know that listed on the current National Registry updated as of April 17, 2026, there are seven properties and districts that they are located in Marysville which is seated in Yuba County.

The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation's historic places worthy of preservation.
Note: The list authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America's historic and archeological resources.

This list below is a recent completed list through NPS (National Park Service) a recent listings posted as of April 17, 2026. Listed by the name, with the number, date originally on the register, and with a current location.

#75000498
Bok Kai Temple
May 21. 1975
1st & D St
(Yuba River by levee)
Marysville, Ca
Note: The Bok Kai Temple is also listed as a California Landmark.

#82002285
The Hart Building
January 28, 1982
423-425 Fourth St
Marysville, Ca

#9900069
Marysville Historic Commercial District
June 10, 1999
First, Sixth, C, & E Sts.
Marysville, Ca

#98000225
Warren P Miller House
Mary Aaron Museum
March 12, 1988
704 D St
Marysville, Ca

#78000829
The Packard Library
December 18, 1978
301 4th Street
Marysville, Ca

#76000545
Jose Manuel Ramirez House/Ellis Castle
January 17, 1976
220 5th Street
Marysville, Ca

#85000143
U.S. Post Office
January 11, 1985
407 C Street
Marysville, Ca

Yes indeed we have something to celebrate about! Local History thrives through the many stories that historians have shared over the years. Kudos to all the many “Story tellers” of history!

Take a walking tour on “First Saturdays” and discover a lot more about these buildings and more of the “Hidden Treasures” in Marysville!

04/23/2026