After John H. Gregory followed Clear Creek into the area and found gold, miners flowed in by the thousands, first establishing Central City. On its heels, Nevadaville was established a couple of miles above Central City and was first called Nevada City. However, when the community gained a post office, it was called Bald Mountain to avoid confusion with other Nevadas and Nevadavilles. But most people continued to call the settlement Nevada, Nevada City, or Nevadaville. Nevada is a Spanish word meaning “snow-clad” or “snowy land.”
