Vinton is an unincorporated community in Plumas County, California.[1] It lies at an elevation of 4,947 feet (1,508 m).[1] Vinton is located 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Chilcoot.[2]

Vinton
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 39°48′16″N 120°10′42″W
Country	United States
State	California
County	Plumas County
Elevation [1]	4,947 ft (1,508 m)
ZIP code	96135
U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Vinton, California

For census purposes, Vinton is included in the census-designated place (CDP) of Chilcoot-Vinton.

The Vinton post office opened in 1897.[2] The name honors Vinton Bowen, daughter of a Sierra Valley Railway official.[2]

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.[3]

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