Sacramento County, CA
Music connected to Sacramento County
About Sacramento County
- • Joan Didion, the celebrated author, was born in Sacramento in 1934.
- • The Sacramento Republic FC soccer club was founded here, igniting local passion.
- • The Gold Rush put Sacramento County on the map as a supply hub.
- • Sacramento's McKinley Park Rose Garden has over 1,200 varieties of roses.
- • The Great Flood of 1861 dramatically altered Sacramento's landscape and infrastructure.
- • Named for the Sacramento River, the county was established in 1850.
- • With over 1.5 million residents, it rivals the population of Philadelphia.
- • At roughly 30 feet, Sacramento's elevation makes it prone to flooding.
- • Government and healthcare are major employers in Sacramento County.
- • Sacramento feels like a blend of urban energy and laid-back California charm.
- • The Sacramento Kings won the NBA Pacific Division in 2002-03.
- • The 1933 NCAA Track and Field Championships were held at Sacramento's Hughes Stadium.
Artists From Sacramento County
Songs About Sacramento County
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