East Windsor: The First Gathering Place
The history of this region has been defined by where people gathered for a common purpose and, often times, defined by the east and west sides of town.
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Excerpt from an 1898 atlas:
"East Windsor has always
appeared content to drowse and
dream, asking nothing, desiring
nothing, content to live within it."
the well
The town well was located in "Old Town” on Main Street, what is now Old Redwood Highway. Many people and horses drank from its water.
the hotel
The original Windsor Hotel was located in "Old Town Windsor" and was one of three hotels that operated in Windsor before the 20th century.
Fun Fact: Europeans first occupied Windsor around 1850.
Erected by Town of Windsor.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 38° 32.935′ N, 122° 48.925′ W. Marker is in Windsor, California, in Sonoma County. Marker can be reached from McClelland Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Windsor CA 95492, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. West Windsor: The New Gathering Place (here, next to this marker); Windsor's Historically Important Families
this page online
More about this marker. The marker is located in the middle of the western half of the Windsor Town Green.
Additional commentary.
1. Replica of the First well
A replica of the first well on the East Side of Windsor can be found in front of the Windsor Historical Society's Windsor Museum on Foxwood Drive.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 141 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 27, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
