RANCHO CHICO AND BIDWELL ADOBE
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saopaulo1
N 39° 43.945 W 121° 50.602
10S E 599115 N 4398698
Home of John and Annie Bidwell, founders of Chico
Waymark Code: WM1GMQ
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/05/2007
Views: 59
The 26,000-acre Rancho Chico was purchased in 1845-50 by John Bidwell. In 1865 he began construction of the mansion, which in time became the social and cultural center of the upper Sacramento Valley. It was through his advancement of agriculture, however, that Bidwell made his greatest contribution. Plants from all over the world were introduced to Rancho Chico to open the door to California's present agricultural treasure house.
Marker Number: 329.00
Marker Name: RANCHO CHICO AND BIDWELL ADOBE
County: Butte
Location:
Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park, 525 The Esplanade, Chico
Website: [Web Link]
Has Official CA Plaque: Not Listed
Marker Dedication Date: Not listed
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