Occidental (population of 1,126) has a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1876 as a stop on the North Pacific Coast Railroad. Originally known as "Howard's Station", the town's roots are intertwined with the tale of Christopher Folkmann, a Danish sailor who, in 1849, 'jumped ship' from the US Navy in San Francisco and headed north in a stolen boat. Adopting the alias Dutch Bill Howard, Folkmann acquired land and in the 1870s granted the railroad the right-of-way in exchange for a rail pass and station naming rights...
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occidental Fool's Parade April 6thOCCIDENTAL FLEA MARKETRare siting - Sweet TrilliumTrillium albidum, also known as giant white wakerobin, white toadshade, and sweet trillium, is a species of flowering plant in the family Melanthiaceae. Although the species is endemic to the western US, it's a rare treat in Occidental. Thanks to Fawn for spotting!
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FREE online Event 4/23 6:30pm RESILIENT LANDSCAPING: GARDENING IN THE DEFENSIBLE SPACE ZONE
Presented b y the Resilient Landscapes Coalition in partnership with Safer West County. Learn how to create and maintain a fire-wise, sustainable garden that supports biodiversity while meeting County code requirements. Register here OCCIDENTAL COMMUNITY CHOIR
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history
Long inhabited by the Coast Miwok and Southern Pomo tribes, the land now known as Occidental was established amidst the din of timber mills in 1876, this small, attractive and peaceful village evolved out of a colorful and restless ingenuity.
In 1876, the North Pacific Coast Railroad Company extended its tracks to the Bodega Bay region. Occidental's depot, initially known as Howards Station, was established as a wood-framed, gable-roofed structure with vertical wood siding.
In 1876, the North Pacific Coast Railroad Company extended its tracks to the Bodega Bay region. Occidental's depot, initially known as Howards Station, was established as a wood-framed, gable-roofed structure with vertical wood siding.