Guernewood Park, California
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Guernewood Park, California | ||
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FIPS code 06-31484 | | |
GNIS feature ID | 1656055 |
Guernewood Park Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve and Austin Creek State Recreation Area are to the north.
History
In 1867, George E. Guerne, a young Swiss immigrant arrived in Stumptown. He purchased land and established a subdivision which became Guernewood Park. He constructed and operated a saw mill in Stumptown (later renamed Guerneville).
After the introduction of the railroad into the Russian River valley in the late 1800s, thousands of
Hollywood
stars were also frequent visitors.
References
- Unincorporated Areas in California[permanent dead link]
- RRROC Draft Design Guidelines
- History of Armstrong Redwoods SR
- History of Russian River Recreation Area
- Russian River/West County Map