University of California Experimental Farm, Wolfskill Grant

California State Historic Landmark 804

Plaque exists. Site exists. Landmark location.

Plaque Photo:


02/07/97
#804 University of California Experimental Farm
Wolfskill Grant

In 1842 John R. Wolfskill arrived here laden with fruit seeds and cuttings. He was a true horticulturist and became the father of the fruit industry in this region. In 1937 Mrs. Frances Wolfskill Taylor Wilson, his daughter, bequeathed 107.28 acres to the University of California for an experimental farm. From this portion of Rancho Rio de Los Putos the University's research has since enriched the state's horticultural industry.

Site Photo:


02/07/97

Location:

University of California Experimental Farm, 4334 Putah Creek Rd, 1.5 mi SW of Winters.

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