Davis, Educational city in Yolo County, California, United States
Description
Davis is a town in Yolo County, California, known for its university campus and expansive residential neighborhoods. The streets are wide and flat, with trees lining sidewalks, parks at many intersections, and low buildings spreading across a broad valley.
History
The settlement began in 1868 as a depot for the California railroad line, named after the settler who farmed the area. In the early 20th century it became a center for agricultural education when the university moved its campus here.
Culture
The town takes its name from Jerome C. Davis, a 19th-century settler who purchased land for farming. Today the university shapes daily life, with students cycling everywhere, research facilities dotting neighborhoods, and cafés filled with young people.
Practical
Bicycle paths connect nearly every part of town, making it possible to travel from one neighborhood to another without a car. Most places can be reached in 15 to 20 minutes by bike because the area is flat and the cycling network is well marked.
Did you know?
The California National Primate Research Center sits within city limits and houses thousands of animals for scientific study. You can see the grounds from some streets even though access to the facility itself is restricted.
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