 On Dec. 10, 1853, readers of the Placer Herald were informed that the new Placer County Courthouse was in operation. This two-story wood public building embraced the classic Greek Revival style of architecture, with six Doric pillars providing a front portico that overlooked Court Street.
According to the Dec. 10, 1853, Placer Herald: “The courtroom is finely furnished – even tastefully. The floor, on the inside of the bar, is carpeted, and the center window, behind the judge’s desk, is decorated with long curtains reaching to the foot of the desk...the whole cost of the building when finished and properly furnished will be about $13,000.”
This courthouse replaced the canvas and wood courthouse in what is now the Old Town section of Auburn. In 1894, it was moved closer to Maple Street to make room for what would become the third Placer County Courthouse, which still stands today. While the new courthouse was being constructed, the second courthouse remained in use. In 1897, it was finally dismantled as the new courthouse began operating ahead of its official July 4, 1898, grand opening.
To learn more about the history of the first three Placer County courthouses, visit the Placer County Museum in the Historic Courthouse in Auburn, which is open every day except holidays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum will also be open during Old Town Auburn’s Country Christmas event Dec. 14 and 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. Admission is always FREE!
Photo: Back side of the second courthouse during construction of the third courthouse, c. 1897
 Placer County’s voter participation for the 2024 general election ranked near the top in California when it comes to the number of registered voters and ballots cast.
Over 95% of eligible voters were registered, with a whopping 294,829 registered voters, claiming the 2nd highest among all counties in the state.
Registered voters got to vote - with 239,402 total ballots cast, which is 11% higher than the California average - ranking 2nd for California counties with over 200,000 population.
Special thanks to all 971 election aides who put in a combined 21,726 hours to make sure that all ballots were counted and certified.
Certified election results are available at www.placercountyelections.gov.
 Whether it’s representing your community or sharing your expertise on topics like agriculture or parks, there are always opportunities for you to help advise county leaders on the issues that matter to you most. Recruitment is open now to fill seats on the following committees or commissions, among others. Learn more and apply
Current recruitments include:
 Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in...
Roseville: Neighborhood Santa, Downtown Holiday Celebration: Gingerbread House Contest Display
Lincoln: Christmas on 5th Street, Neighborhood Santa
Auburn: Auburn Christmas Drive-Thru, S'mores and Stories at the Bernhard Museum, Old Town Christmas, PLT Presents: Hike Under the “Long Night Moon”, Holiday Open Studios – Nicholson van Altena Glass
Colfax: Historic Downtown Colfax Winterfest
...and many Placer County Library and Placer County Museum events.
Visit our regional partners to discover more of the fun happening right here in Placer County!
Placer County Visitors' Bureau
North Tahoe Community Alliance
Tahoe City Downtown Association
The Arts Council of Placer County
Placer Valley Tourism
PlacerGROWN
Placer Wine Trail
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