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Marysville is the county seat of Yuba County, California, USA. The population
was 12,268 at the 2000 census. It is included in the Yuba City Metropolitan
Statistical Area is often afectionately referred to as the Yuba-Sutter Area
after the 2 counties Yuba and Sutter.
Geography
Marysville is located at 39°8′58″N, 121°35′8″W (39.149343, -121.585544)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.4
km˛ (3.6 mi˛). 9.1 km˛ (3.5 mi˛) of it is land and 0.3 km˛ (0.1 mi˛) of it
(3.31%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 12,268 people, 4,687 households, and
2,826 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,353.3/km˛
(3,501.1/mi˛). There were 4,999 housing units at an average density of 551.5/km˛
(1,426.6/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city was 70.95% White, 4.80% African
American, 2.30% Native American, 5.99% Asian, 0.19% Pacific Islander, 10.10%
from other races, and 5.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any
race were 17.54% of the population.
There were 4,687 households out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18
living with them, 38.8% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female
householder with no husband present, and 39.7% were non-families. 31.5% of all
households were made up of individuals and 11.3% had someone living alone who
was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the
average family size was 3.14.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.5% under the age of 18, 11.7%
from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65
years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there
were 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $28,494, and the median income
for a family was $33,474. Males had a median income of $27,630 versus $20,240
for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,315. About 15.2% of
families and 18.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including
26.9% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.
Marysville is home to a significant Chinese American community since the 1860s,
descendants of gold miners and rail workers whom came into the area. Other large
ethnic groups include Irish, Germans, Poles and Italians. Marysville, like Yuba
City, has a large Hispanic population, mostly consists of Mexican Americans.
Historical Information
In 1842, John Sutter leased land to Theodore Cordua, who raised livestock and in
1843, built a home and trading post. The trading post and home was situated at
what would later become the southern end of 'D' Street, Marysville's main
street.
By 1844, Cordua had obtained seven additional parcels of land from the Mexican
government.
In 1848, a former employee of Cordua, Charles Covillaud, discovered riches in
the gold fields and bought half of the Cordua Ranch. Then, in January 1849,
Michael C. Nye and William Foster, brothers-in-law to Covillaud's wife Mary
Murphy, bought the other half of the Cordua ranch. They later sold their
interest to Covillaud. In October of the same year, Covillaud sold most of the
ranch to Jose Ramirez, John Sampson, and Theodore Sicard.
In the days of the Gold Rush, the ranch was a stopping point for riverboats from
Sacramento and San Francisco. The boats carried miners on their way to the
digging grounds. In 1850, Covillaud, Ramirez, Sampson, and Sicard hired Augustus
Le Plongeo, a French surveyor, to create a plan for a town.
Stephen J. Field, a newly relocated attorney, purchased 65 lots of land and drew
up proper deeds for land being sold. Then, just three days in the mining camp,
he accepted the nomination to run for alcalde, a Mexican official like a mayor
and justice of the peace, in a new government that was being formed. On January
18, 1850, Field defeated his rival, who had been in town just six days, and a
town council was elected. That night, the townsfolk decided to name the new town
Marysville, after Mary Murphy, the wife of Charles Covillaud, who was one of the
few survivors of the Donner Party.
After Marysville was incorporated by the new California Legislature, the first
mayor was elected in 1851. Field went on to become one of the longest sitting
members of the United States Supreme Court.
By 1853, the tent city had been replaced by brick buildings. In addition to the
brick merchant buildings, Marysville had developed mills, iron works, factories,
machine shops, schools, churches and two daily newspapers. The population was
almost 10,000.
By 1857, Marysville was a prospering city; in fact, it was one of the largest
cities in California, due to strategic location during the Gold Rush. Over $10
million in gold was shipped from the banks of Marysville to the U.S. mint in San
Francisco. The city's founders imagined Marysville becoming "The New York of the
Pacific."
However, because of the hydraulic mining on the Yuba River, above Marysville,
sediment raised the riverbeds of both the Feather and the Yuba Rivers and made
Marysville vulnerable to flooding during winter storms and spring run-offs. The
city built a levee system that is still maintained today. The levee system
sealed the city off and has made additional city growth virtually impossible.
Since the days of the Gold Rush, the population has not increased much.
Marysville hasn't flooded since 1875, but the town is now known as "California's
Oldest Little City."
Also, the newly raised riverbeds made the Feather River more and more difficult
to navigate and soon the riverboats could not make the trip to Marysville.
A sign on the roadside as one enters Marysville still carries the slogan:
"Gateway to The Gold Fields".
Sights of Marysville
The Mary Aaron Memorial Museum
Built in 1855, the Gothic revival residence was one of the first brick
structures. Home to the Aaron Family until 1935, it is now held in trust by the
City of Marysville and Yuba County. The forgotten lives of local residents are
documented by photographs, costumes and other furnishings in the changing
exhibits.
Also included in the Museum are special interest exhibits depicting the lives
and traditions of the early Marysville Chinese community. The Museum is located
at 704 D Street, Marysville. The phone number is (530) 743-1004. Admission is
free.
Bok Kai Temple
Five Years after the first contingent of Chinese arrived in California to work
the gold mines, a temple to worship their gods was erected in Marysville. The
year was 1854 and the foremost of the Gods that were worshipped there was Bok
Eye, the god of water, who had the power to control the rains.
Unfortunately, the original temple was destroyed by fire. The temple was
replaced in 1880 and remains a great focus of the present Marysville Chinese
community, who have dedicated themselves to preserving the temple. The Bok Kai
Temple is the only one of its kind in the United States.
The Bok Kai Temple is located at the corner of D and First Street, Marysville.
Tours are by special appointment; contact the Marysville Chamber of Commerce.
The Bok Kai Festival
Annually, Marysville celebrates the Chinese New Year and the Bok Eye god with a
festival. The parade has been produced each year for more than 120 years and is
the oldest continuing parades in California. People from as far away as Taiwan
come to worship at the secluded temple. The crash of gongs, the crack of
fireworks, and the pounding of drums signal the beginning of the Bok Kai Parade.
Marching bands, fire trucks, antique cars, floats and dance groups walk the
streets of historical downtown. Over 15,000 spectators each year come to watch
the parade's greatest asset, a 150-foot long dragon.
Other activities include martial art demonstrations, food vendors, and art
exhibits.
The festival concludes with the firing of 100 ceremonial bombs with "good luck"
rings contained inside the bombs.
Because the fesitval celebrates New Year according to the Chinese lunar
calendar, the date of the parade is different each year.
Another interesting fact is that it has never rained during the parade, and has
very seldom rained on the day of the parade.
Ellis Lake
The most memorable centerpeice of Marysville is Ellis Lake, a sparkling lake
surrounded by lush greenery and sidewalks.
Ellis Lake was once an unsightly swamp. It wasn't until 1924 that the Women's
Improvement Club of Marysville commissioned Robbie McLaren, famed designer of
the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, to turn the swamp into a beautiful lake.
The project was completed in 1939.
The lake, named for Marysville citizen W.T. Ellis, Jr. offers a pleasant walk,
picnic areas, fishing and pedal boats. For decades, Ellis Lake hosted a 4th of
July celebration every year, an event that is composed throughout the day of
power boat and cardboard boat races (youths build boats out of cardboard and
duct tape, trying to cross the lake without sinking). An annual fireworks
display was cancelled in 2004 after a young girl lost part of her leg due to a
rogue firework shot from the island in the center of the lake into the gathered
crowd. That year they had twice as many fireworks than usual, which made
shooting the fireworks more difficult and dangerous. The lawsuit finally closed
11 months later when the California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
released a report stating that mortar shells burst low into the crowd onto the
other side of the lake from Gazebo Island.
At the moment, the city is starting to build a restaurant and small shopping
center at the southwest corner of the lake.
The lake is bounded by 9th street to the South, B Street to the East, 14th
Street to the North and D Street to the West.
Some Things to Consider When Looking for an Apartment...
When searching for a new apartment make sure to take your time to think
through what are the most important things to you in an apartment and plan your
search based on those priorities. Here are some things to consider when planning
your move:
1. Consider the areas where you would like to live
* What is the crime rate?
* If you have children - what rating does the local school system have?
* Is there area convenient shopping, health and recreation services in the area?
2. Make a list of your housing priorities
* Do you have pets?
* Do you need parking?
* Do you need to be on the ground floor?
* What amenities are important to you - swimming pool, fitness room, in unit
laundry?
3. Evaluate the building
* What is the condition of the unit and building?
* Are the grounds maintained?
* Are windows, steps, and railings in good condition?
* View the property at night. Is it safe and well lit?
4. The security of the property
* Are there security service? When is the guard on duty?
* Does the building have controlled access?
* Does each unit have secure door and window locks?
5. Talk to the neighbors
* Ask other residents whether they are satisfied with the building.
6. Amenities
* Who is allowed to use the amenities?
* When are they open?
* Are the fees charged to use those facilities included in rent?
7. Ask about Utilities
* Does the owner or tenant pay the utility bills?
* Are any utilities included with monthly rent?
* Do units have separate thermostats to control heat and air conditioning?
8. Review the lease
* How much notice must you give before moving out?
* Can the rent be increased? If so, by how much and how often?
* Are pets allowed?
* What is the security deposit and cleaning costs upon move out?
* What is the responsibility of tenants for damage to property?
* Is there a penalty for breaking a lease?
9. Information too bring to a lease signing
* Credit Report
* Pay stubs/tax returns
* Reference
* Application
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residents own shares of a corporation that owns the building or development; or
in condominiums, whose residents own their apartments and share ownership of the
public spaces. Most apartments are in buildings designed for the purpose, but
large older houses are sometimes divided into apartments. The word apartment
connotes a residential unit or section in a building. Apartment building owners,
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the occupant by giving him/her the key to the apartment entrance door and any
other keys need to live there, such as a common key to the building or any other
common areas, and an individual unit mailbox key. When the occupant move out,
these keys should typically be returned to the owner.
Apartments can be classified into several types. Studio, efficiency, bed-sit, or
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in a given area. These kinds of apartment usually consist mainly of a large room
which is the living, dining, and bedroom combined. There are usually kitchen
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separate room. Moving up from the efficiencies are one-bedroom apartments where
one bedroom is a separate room from the rest of the apartment. Then there are
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furnished with furniture or unfurnished into which a tenant usually moves in
with his/her own furniture. Permanent carpeting is often included in an
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tenants in the building. Depending on when the building was built and the design
of the building, utilities such as water, heating, and electric may be common
for all the apartments in the building or separate for each apartment and billed
separately to each tenant (however, many areas in the US have ruled it illegal
to split a water bill among all the tenants, especially if a pool is on the
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extra also. Parking space, air conditioner, and extra storage space may or may
not be included with an apartment. Rental leases often limit the maximum number
of people who can reside in each apartment. On or around the ground floor of the
apartment building, a series of mailboxes are typically kept in a location
accessible to the public and, thus, to the letter-carrier too. Every unit
typically gets its own mailbox with individual keys to it. Some very large
apartment buildings with a full-time staff may take mail from the mailman and
provide mail-sorting service. Near the mailboxes or some other location
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containers similar to those used at houses. In larger buildings, garbage is
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an apartment.
In some parts of the world, the word apartment is used generally to refer to a
new purpose-built self-contained residential unit in a building, whereas the
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When part of a house is converted for the ostensible use of a landlord's family
member, the unit may be known as an in-law apartment or granny flat, though
these (sometimes illegally) created units are often occupied by ordinary renters
rather than family members. In Canada these suites are commonly located in the
basements of houses and are therefore normally called basement suites.
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