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Silveyville Masons Lodge 201 built in 1884 in Dixon, California. The first semi-permanent European settlement to develop in the Dixon area emerged during the California Gold Rush of the mid-19th century when the community of Silveyville was founded in 1852 by Elijah Silvey [12] as a halfway point between the Pacific coast and the rich gold fields of Sacramento along a route commonly traveled ...
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These California land grants were made by Spanish (1784–1821) and Mexican (1822–1846) authorities of Las Californias and Alta California to private individuals before California became part of the United States of America. [1] Under Spain, no private land ownership was allowed, so the grants were more akin to free leases.
Dixon Lane-Meadow Creek is a census-designated place (CDP) in Inyo County, California, United States. The population was 2,645 at the 2010 census, down from 2,702 at the 2000 census. The population was 2,645 at the 2010 census, down from 2,702 at the 2000 census.
It moved to the current Milk Farm Road location along Interstate 80 in 1939. [2] Originally called Hess Station, [1] it gained the moniker Milk Farm in 1940 when The Saturday Evening Post wrote an article about it, and also gave Dixon the nickname “Dairy Town” for its contribution to the California dairy industry. [2]
Elmer's Bottle Tree Ranch is a ranch near Oro Grande, California. It is a popular stop for people passing by on Route 66. The 2 acres (0.81 ha) ranch was created in 2000 by Elmer Long and has more than 200 bottle trees. [5] It is open from sunrise to sunset and is free to enter. [6]
Sunflowers grow along SR 113 SR 12/SR 113 roundabout SR 113 to Dixon sign. State Route 113 begins at the intersection with State Route 12 between Fairfield and Rio Vista. It heads north on a rural two-lane highway towards the city of Dixon. After heading through the center of the city, it expands to four lanes before reaching Interstate 80.
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