Present Day Windsor
Throughout the 1900's, Windsor was primarily agricultural - wine grapes, hops, and prunes were the primary crops. Once US Highway 101 was completed in 1962, the town's population began to grow.
incorporation
The Town of Windsor was incorporated on July 1, 1992. The first Windsor Town Council members were Joe Rodota, Julie Adamson, Maureen McDaniel, Allan Rawland, and Barbara Siegler. Mr. Rodota was the first mayor.
the green
Construction of the Town Green was completed in 2001, but the idea and force behind it began many years ago. The Windsor Town Council had the foresight to create a gathering place for residents...a place that would bring the community together and give it identity.
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The town logo is an ancient oak tree located in the Esposti Park Oak Preserve. What kind of oak is it?
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A California Live Oak, Quercus agrifolia
Erected by Town of Windsor.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1992.
Location. 38° 32.909′ N, 122° 48.938′ W. Marker is in Windsor, California, in Sonoma County. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Historical Events from the 20th Century (a few steps from this marker); Early Windsor's People: The Southern Pomo (within shouting distance of this marker); Windsor's Historically Important Families (within shouting distance of this marker); East Windsor: The First Gathering Place (within shouting distance of this marker); West Windsor: The New Gathering Place (within shouting distance of this marker); Nature and Agriculture (within shouting distance of this marker); Shiloh Cemetery (approx. 1.6 miles away); Walters Ranch Hop Kiln (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Windsor.
More about this marker. The marker is located in the southeast corner of the Windsor Town Green.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 27, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
