General John Bidwell - Chico, CA
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N 39° 43.714 W 121° 50.349
10S E 599482 N 4398276
A plaque at the Chico City Plaza for John Bidwell.
Waymark Code: WM99Y2
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 07/19/2010
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"Founder of Chico. Member of California's first state senate. Leading California agriculturist. A true leader of men and a friend to all. Donor of land for establishment of Chico Normal School, later Chico State College. In 1888, his gifts to his community included 2400acres of Bidwell Park, this city plaza and numerous sites for churches, schools and public buildings.
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Location: Chico City Plaza.
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