Vacaville is a rapidly growing city in Northern California. Situated 35 miles from Sacramento, Vacaville has grown to become the third-largest city in Solano County with more than 92,000 people residing there as of the 2010 census. Considering itself part of both Northern and San Franciscan culture alike, its attraction for new residents continues to grow because it's financially affordable and due to an increase in public transportation options available year-round!
Early Settlers
The Ululato tribelet was the first group of people to inhabit what is now Vacaville, CA. Located along Ulatis Creek (now called Solano Avenue)
This tribal village used its strategic position near a major waterway for trade and protection from other tribes in order to develop into an influential chiefdom among Native American groups living on the Northern California Coast.
Vacaville, California first started in 1843 when Juan Manuel Vaca and Juan Felipe Peña were granted land by the Mexican Government. The two men had originally named their newly acquired property "Lihuaytos", which is what Putah Creek was called at that time of acquisition. In 1850, Vaca sold McDaniel nine square miles (about 9 miles) of land for a single one-mile town to be built on it - this transaction caused controversy as he later said he never realized how much acreage would constitute one square mile, but agreed upon selling his property with William McDaniel nonetheless due to pressure from those around him.
Agricultural History
The fertile soils of California's Central Valley led to a boom in agriculture.
By 1892 at least twenty-eight large produce companies were based out of Vacaville.
The L.W. and F.H Buck Company was one such company that sold auctioned fruit from farms on the West Coast until they closed their doors in 1926 due to increasing competition with other local sellers like Tilden Farms who offered more variety for shoppers seeking apples that would not turn brown after being cut or bruised if handled too much during harvesting or transport across long distances.
The large produce companies greatly influenced Vacaville's growth following its incorporation on April 20th, 1948
Before farming became popular in California, Vacaville's population was only about 350 people; by 1930, more than 500 farms and ranches operated across the city limits!
The Buck Company's administration building (now the home of local Vacaville realtors K.R. Weeks & Associates) resembles a medieval castle - this was designed to give customers an idea of how their newly-purchased and shipped produce would look after it had arrived in their own town, although most families who purchased items from companies like the Buck Company only traveled as far as the railroad depot when visiting markets due to financial restrictions.
Vacaville Today
While first settling back during 1849, gold was found nearby; today, Queen Anne-style Victorian homes dominate this area known locally as "Old Town."
Known for hosting annual festivals such as:
Mardi Gras (March) Quilts & Stitches Expo (May)
The Great Pumpkin Festival at the Vacaville Premium Outlets (October)
The annual Holiday Lighting Spectacular
Vacaville, California has always had a spirit of pioneering that was evident in its early days as it pushed through the Depression-era. Today, this city is home to some of the largest and most successful life-science companies globally, with many prominent residents who are happy for Vacaville's success, including Chiron CEO John Mendelsohn.
The Solano County Fairgrounds (home of the famous "World's Best 4-H Fair") is located only minutes away from the heart of Downtown Vacaville, making it easy for residents to enjoy events in neighboring towns while also hosting their own events to build on their small-town charm. With great weather year-round and everything you need less than 15 miles away via Highway 80, Vacaville has become an attractive place to call home!
By Basil D Soufi - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=22023379
Vacaville, California is blessed with some of the state’s most amazing, must-see landmarks. Here’s a list of some of our favorites:
Nut Tree
Vacaville Premium Outlets
Morningsun Herb Farm
Brazelton Ranch
Vacaville Museum
Vacaville Town Hall
Lagoon Valley/Pena Adobe Regional Park
Cool Patch Pumpkins
Vezer’s Family Vineyard
All of these wonderful landmarks are located just a short distance from our historic location at 1669 East Monte Vista Avenue in Vacaville! Stop by for a visit anytime!