Davis in Yolo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

After a Fire, the City of Davis is Created

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, January 18, 2020

1. After a Fire, the City of Davis is Created Marker

Inscription. A disastrous fire on November 13, 1916 destroyed much of the two block long downtown business district. The fire started that morning near what is now the corner of G and 3rd Streets, and fierce north winds fanned the flames all day.

Following the fire, Mrs. Delpha Judd Williamson, a member of the Women's Improvement Club, presented a petition with 60 local signatures to the Yolo County Board of Supervisors on January 22, 1917. The Board set March 20, 1917 as the election date for a city incorporation vote.

Of the 979 inhabitants of Davis, 404 people voted and the result was 317 for city incorporation and 87 against. On March 26, the Yolo County Board declared the City of Davis duly incorporated as a municipality. The incorporation papers were officially recorded with the California Secretary of State on March 28, 1917 and that is when the City of Davis was born. The city budget for the first year totaled $6,182.86.

Erected 2017 by CityOfDavis.org.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Political Subdivisions. A significant historical date for this entry is November 13, 1916.

Location. 38° 32.614′ N,

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121° 44.324′ W. Marker is in Davis, California, in Yolo County. It is at the intersection of 2nd Street and G Street, on the left when traveling west on 2nd Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Davis CA 95616, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sacramento Metro,

in Sacramento Valley,

and specifically in the Central Valley.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Remembering the Terminal Hotel Building (a few steps from this marker); First Train Arrives in Davisville (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); SP Depot (about 300 feet away); Site of the First Yolo County Public Library Branch (about 500 feet away); Varsity Theatre (about 500 feet away); Historic City Hall (about 500

After a Fire, the City of Davis is Created Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, January 18, 2020

2. After a Fire, the City of Davis is Created Marker - wide view

The marker is visible on the left.

feet away); Dresbach-Hunt-Boyer Mansion (about 600 feet away); Davis Subway (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Davis.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 482 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 19, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.