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Marysville History
Founded in 1850, Marysville is one of California’s oldest cities, steeped in history from the days of the California Gold Rush. Located at the confluence of the Yuba and Feather Rivers, the area was originally inhabited by the Maidu people, who thrived in the fertile river valleys for centuries.
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During the mid-19th century, the city rapidly grew as a vital hub for miners heading to the Sierra Nevada foothills in search of gold. Named after Mary Murphy Covillaud, a survivor of the Donner Party, Marysville became a bustling trade center, earning the nickname “Gateway to the Gold Fields.”
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By the late 1800s, Marysville was a significant commercial and cultural hub, with industries such as agriculture and transportation driving its growth. The city’s historic Chinatown also highlights its importance to Chinese immigrants who contributed to its development.
Today, Marysville proudly preserves its rich heritage, showcasing historic architecture, museums, and community events that reflect its vibrant past while continuing to evolve as a modern city.
Explore the City of Marysville
704 D St.
William P. Miller House (Mary Aaron Museum)
The Mary Aaron Museum is a beautifully preserved landmark located in the heart of Downtown Marysville. This captivating museum offers a perfect starting point for your journey through our vibrant city.
330 1st St.
Silver Dollar Saloon
Silver Dollar Saloon Built in 1858, is a testament to true craftsmanship and amazing history from years gone by. With beautiful museum quality displays, and local antique’s throughout the building.
2144 B St. (State Hwy 70)
Marysville Historical Cemetery
The Marysville cemetery dates back to 1850. Records of burials were noted by the city sexton, Ebenezer Hamilton. When he left the post in 1870, he took the records with him and those records are lost.
1431 C St.
Bryant Field
Bryant Field has a capacity of 4,000 people. Located on the corner of 14th & B Streets, the stadium has the look and feel of an old-time ballpark with its brickwork trim, sunken dugouts, and outfield wall adorned with billboards.
14th St. & B St. / 9th St. & B St.
Ellis Lake
Ellis Lake was once a spillway of the Feather River. It wasn't until 1924 that the Women's Improvement Club of Marysville commissioned John McClaren, to turn the swamp into a lake.
725 F St.
Julia Morgan's - Hoffman Fontayne House
The Hoffman House is a four-bedroom, three-bath 3,000-square-foot home built in 1920 that still has a lot of its originality. It is one of about 700 buildings built by Julia Morgan, who did most of her work in California.
1st St. & D St.
Bok Kai Temple
Since 2016 the Marysville Chinese Community has worked in partnership with local organizations and donors to ensure the preservation of Chinese history and heritage in California.
915 8th St. (temporary address due to renovations)
Yuba County Library
The library provides residents, in all walks of life with access to education, information, programs and services, and to teach and nurture the love of reading and the habit of life-long learning.
220 5th St.
Jose Manuel Ramirez House (The Castle)
Jose Manuel Ramirez built this "Gothic Revival" house for himself in 1851. Almost everything about the design and construction of his building is unique. He built his house with brick to which he scored to give the appearance of stone.
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125 B St.
Buddhist Church
In March of 1908, Buntaro Nakamura went to Sacramento Buddhist Church to request a branch of the Church be established in Marysville. The Marysville Buddhist Church was officially recognized as such on April 1, 1908.
527 6th St.
Julia Morgan's - Helder Studios
Vanessa Helder stated that the house was originally built for a banker PT Smith in 1912 and was competed in 1918. The House today is still filled with its many charms and the four sundecks keep the sun shining through.
707 F St.
Julia Morgan's - Dunning Rideout House
The house was built for Norman Dunning Rideout an early banker and settler of Marysville. This is a handsome two-story home which has a recess central entrance topped by a scroll pediment with pineapple finial.