Windsor in Sonoma County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Present Day Windsor

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 21, 2020

1. Present Day Windsor Marker

Inscription.
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.

[flap down:]

The town logo is an ancient oak tree located in the Esposti Park Oak Preserve. What kind of oak is it?

[flap up:]

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.

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Marker is in Windsor, California, in Sonoma County. It is on McClelland Drive, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Windsor CA 95492, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area,

in Wine Country,

in the North Coast,

and specifically on the Coast Ranges.

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 2 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

Present Day Windsor Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 21, 2020

2. Present Day Windsor Marker - wide view

(within shouting distance of this marker); Nature and Agriculture (within shouting distance of this marker); Cunningham Homestead - Hembree House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Shiloh Cemetery (approx. 1.6 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.

Present Day Windsor Marker - flap down image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 21, 2020

3. Present Day Windsor Marker - flap down

Present Day Windsor Marker - flap up image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 21, 2020

4. Present Day Windsor Marker - flap up

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 318 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 27, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.