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Woodland, California

Located in Yolo County, California, Woodland was established in 1861. Yolo County seat with a well-preserved historic downtown. Major agricultural area — tomatoes, rice, and almonds.
Founded 1861 | Population 63,000 | Peak 63,000 (2024) | County Yolo County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Woodland, California

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1861 County Seat: Yolo County seat.
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1871 Incorporated: Woodland was officially incorporated as a city.
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1990 Economic Development: Woodland grew through the technology sector.
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2010 Modern Era: Woodland continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1861 Government
County Seat
1871 Government
Incorporated
1990 Industry
Economic Development
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Yolo County seat with a well-preserved historic downtown.
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Major agricultural area — tomatoes, rice, and almonds.
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The county name 'Yolo' comes from the Patwin people, not the internet acronym.
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Woodland was founded in 1861.
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Woodland has a population of approximately 63,000.

Famous People from Woodland, California

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Thomas Haden Church
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Jun 17, 1960 · Age 65
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Dustin Pedroia
Baseball Player · Born Aug 17, 1983 · Age 42
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Sagen Maddalena
Sport Shooter · Born Aug 16, 1993 · Age 32
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Jillian Camarena-Williams
Athletics Competitor · Born Mar 2, 1982 · Age 43
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Eddy Howard
Singer, Songwriter · Born Sep 12, 1914 · Died May 23, 1963 (age 48)

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