Alpha, California
| Alpha | |
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| Former settlement | |
 Alpha
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| Coordinates: 39°19′50″N 120°46′53″W / 39.33056°N 120.78139°WCoordinates: 39°19′50″N 120°46′53″W / 39.33056°N 120.78139°W | |
| Country |
 United States
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| State |
 California
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| County | Nevada County |
| Elevation | 4,120 ft (1,260 m) |
| Time zone | Pacific (PST) (UTC-8) |
| • Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) |
Alpha is a former settlement in Nevada County, California. Alpha is located 2 miles (3.2 km) south-southeast of Washington. It is situated at an elevation of 4,120 ft (1,260 m) above sea level. Alpha had a post office during the period of 1855–1862.
The Alpha Hydraulic Diggings were 1 mile (1.6 km) south of the town.
Gold was discovered at the place 1850; settlers arrived in 1852. In gold rush days, the town's nickname was "Hell Out for High Noon City".
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