Vinton, California
Vinton | |
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| Coordinates: 39°48′16″N 120°10′42″W / 39.80444°N 120.17833°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Plumas County |
| Elevation | 4,947 ft (1,508 m) |
| ZIP code | 96135 |
| U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Vinton, California | |
Vinton is an unincorporated community in Plumas County, California. It lies at an elevation of 4,947 feet (1,508 m). Vinton is located 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Chilcoot, at the junction of State Routes 49 and State Routes 70.
For census purposes, Vinton is included in the census-designated place (CDP) of Chilcoot-Vinton.
The Vinton post office opened in 1897. The name honors Vinton Bowen, daughter of a Sierra Valley Railway official. The Sierra Valley Railway later became part of the Western Pacific Railroad and now the Union Pacific Railroad.
The Sierra Valley Grange #466 organized in 1931. The grange has hosted many weddings, funerals, 4-H meetings, dinners and dances. In 1986 it became home to the Vinton Cowboy Poetry show, second show to Elko.
It is in the Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District.