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  1. Farmers and agricultural companies are operating in Fresno County, including fruit growing and business operations in the Central Coast area.

Historical Land Sale and Railroad Founding in Fresno and Napa Regions

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 29
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What happened

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Anthony Easterby founded the Napa Valley Railroad after moving to Napa. In 1868, he purchased Easterby Rancho in Fresno County. The rancho was eventually sold in parcels, including to Kearney’s Fresno Vineyard Company.

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Why it matters

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The successful cultivation of wheat on Easterby Rancho, aided by water from the Fresno Canal and Irrigation Company, attracted Leland Stanford. This success convinced Stanford to build the future Fresno townsite near the land, establishing early agricultural and urban infrastructure in the area.

Farmers and agricultural companies are operating in Fresno County, including fruit growing and business operations in the Central Coast area.

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Who's involved

  • FresnoCity within Fresno County
  • Fresno CountyCounty in California where the rancho was purchased
  • NapaCity where Anthony Easterby founded the Napa Valley Railroad

Who could feel it

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  • Fresno CountySpeculative

    The historical success of agriculture in Fresno County might have influenced early investment in local infrastructure and townsite development.

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