Calistoga, California
Image:Calistoga.jpg Seal
Coordinates: 38°34′53″N 122°34′58″W / 38.58139, -122.58278
Country	United States
State	California
County	Napa
Incorporated	6 January 1886
Government
- Mayor	Jack Gingles
Area
- City	2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
- Land	2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
- Water	0 sq mi (0 km²)
Elevation	348 ft (106 m)
Population (2000)
- City	5,190
- Density	1,997.4/sq mi (770.7/km²)
Time zone	Pacific (UTC-8)
- Summer (DST)	Pacific (UTC-7)
ZIP code	94515
Area code(s)	707
FIPS code	06-09892
GNIS feature ID	0277482
Website: www.ci.calistoga.ca.us

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Geography

Calistoga is located at 38°34′53″N, 122°34′58″W (38.581357, -122.582757)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.7 km² (2.6 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

History

The Upper Napa Valley was once the home of a significant population of Indigenous People, called the Wappo during the Spanish colonial era of the late 1700’s. With abundant oak trees providing acorns as a food staple and the natural hot springs as a healing ground Calistoga was the site of several villages. Following Mexican Independence, mission properties were secularized and disposed of by the Mexican government with much of the Napa Valley being partitioned into large ranchos in the 1830s and 1840s. The first American settlers began arriving in the 1840’s, with several taking up lands in the Calistoga area. The Wappo were a group of Native Americans who lived in the Napa and Russian River areas of Northern California. ... Species See List of Quercus species The term oak can be used as part of the common name of any of several hundred species of trees and shrubs in the genus Quercus (from Latin oak tree), and some related genera, notably Cyclobalanopsis and Lithocarpus. ... For other uses, see Acorn (disambiguation). ...

Samuel Brannan was the leader of a settlement expedition on the ship Brooklyn landing in Yerba Buena (San Francisco) in 1846. He published San Francisco's first English language newspaper, the California Star. Following the discovery of gold in Sacramento, Brannan pursued many business ventures, which made him California’s first millionaire and became a leader in San Francisco's Committee of Vigilance (the much feared Vigilantes). Fascinated by Calistoga’s natural hot springs, Brannan purchased more than 2,000 acres (8 km²) with the intent to develop a spa reminiscent of Saratoga in New York. His Hot Springs Resort surrounding Mt Lincoln with the Spa/Hotel located at what is now Indian Springs Resort, opened to California's rich and famous in 1862. In 1868 Brannan's Napa Valley Railroad Company's track was completed to Calistoga. This provided an easier travel option for ferry passengers making the journey from San Francisco. With the addition of railroad service, Calistoga became not only a destination, but also the transportation hub for the upper valley and a gateway to Lake and Sonoma Counties. A 6 meter diorama of this early Calistoga can be seen in the Sharpsteen Museum. Samuel Brannan (March 2, 1819 - May 14, 1889), was the first publicist of the California gold rush and the first millionaire because of the rush. ... GOLD refers to one of the following: GOLD (IEEE) is an IEEE program designed to garner more student members at the university level (Graduates of the Last Decade). ... Sacramento redirects here. ... Several places and events that have shared the name Saratoga. ... This article is about the state. ... San Francisco Bay in California has been served by ferries of all types for over 150 years. ... This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ... Lake County is a county located in the north central portion of the U.S. state of California, north of the San Francisco Bay Area. ... Sonoma County is a county located on Californias Pacific coast north of the San Francisco Bay Area. ...

Calistoga's economy was based on mining (silver and mercury) agriculture (grapes, prunes and walnuts) and tourism (the hot springs). One of the early visitors was Robert Louis Stevenson. He had yet to write his great novels, met Fanny Vandegrift in France, followed her to San Francisco and, after she had obtained a divorce, married her in May, 1880. Three days later they were on their way to honeymoon at the Calistoga Hot Springs Hotel. Desiring to stay in the area, they moved from the hotel to an abandoned cabin at the nearby Silverado Mine on Mount Saint Helena. While working on other stories Stevenson kept a journal which became the Silverado Squatters describing many local features, residents and characters. This article is about the chemical element. ... General Name, Symbol, Number mercury, Hg, 80 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 12, 6, d Appearance silvery Standard atomic weight 200. ... Robert Louis (Balfour) Stevenson (November 13, 1850 – December 3, 1894), was a Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer, and a leading representative of Neo-romanticism in English literature. ... Fanny Vandergrift Osbourne Stevenson (10 March 1840 — ?) was the wife of Robert Louis Stevenson and mother of Lloyd Osbourne. ... For the volcano in Washington state, USA see Mount St. ... Stevenson and Fanny at their Silverado camp. ...

Calistoga made national headlines in 1881 when Anson Tichenor claimed that he had invented a way to extract gold from the waters of the hot springs. Tichenor's invention was soon proved to be a fraud.

In 1920 Giuseppe Musante a soda fountain and candy store owner in Calistoga was drilling for a cold water well at the Railway Exchange when he tapped into a hot water source. In 1924 he set up a bottling line and began selling Calistoga Sparkling Mineral Water. The company became a major player in the bottled water business after Elwood Springer bought the small bottling plant in 1970 known today as Calistoga Water Company. Calistoga Water Company, more commonly referred to as simply Calistoga is a producer of bottled water and mineral water in the Napa Valley of Northern California. ...

Today, Calistoga retains its charm of yesteryear with a walkable downtown much as it was when spa visitors arrived by train.

At the very top of the Napa Valley, centrally located between Napa and Sonoma counties, Calistoga remains the historic hot springs resort destination of wine, water, and wellness.

Named a Distinctive Destination by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 2001, Calistoga enables a visitor to see wine country as it was before freeways and fast food - only two-lane roads lead there and fast food franchises are banned by law. The National Trust for Historic Preservation is an American member-supported organization which was founded in 1949 to support preservation of historic buildings and neighborhoods through a range of programs and activities. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 5,190 people, 2,042 households, and 1,243 families residing in the city. The population density was 770.7/km² (1,997.4/mi²). There were 2,249 housing units at an average density of 334.0/km² (865.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 76.65% White, 0.33% Black or African American, 0.98% Native American, 0.98% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 17.61% from other races, and 3.43% from two or more races. 38.11% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... Hispanics in the United States, or Hispanic Americans, are American citizens or residents of Hispanic ethnicity who identify themselves as having Hispanic Cultural heritage. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ...

There were 2,042 households out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.20. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 23.3% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,454, and the median income for a family was $44,375. Males had a median income of $32,344 versus $29,844 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,134. About 5.2% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

See also

• Napa City-County Library

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Tourist attractions

Calistoga is at the north end of the Napa Valley, part of California's Wine Country. Thus there are numerous wineries within a short drive. Calistoga itself, however, is noted for its hot springs spas, a local specialty being immersion in hot volcanic ash known as a mud bath. Nearby attractions are: Napa County is in north-central California Napa Valley is most famous for its wine. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... Vineyard on Sonoma Mountain with background of the Mayacamas Mountains Wine Country is a region of Northern California in the United States that is known world-wide[1] as a premium wine-growing region since the mid-19th century. ... Green Dragon Spring at Norris Geyser A hot spring is a place where warm or hot groundwater issues from the ground on a regular basis for at least a predictable part of the year, and is significantly above the ambient ground temperature (which is usually around 55~57°F or... A mud bath is a type of therapy, in which a person is soaked in mud, allowing the mineral content to enter the body. ...

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Trivia

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• Calistoga is the birthplace of Dick Vermeil, former head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, St. Louis Rams, & Kansas City Chiefs.
• The town supposedly got its name from a Spoonerism uttered by Sam Brannan. He is alleged to have said (perhaps after sampling the local vintages) that the location would become the 'Calistoga of Sarifornia'. He had meant to say the 'Saratoga of California', comparing it to the famous hot springs of that New York town.
• Singer/Songwriter Jason Duffy originally hailed from this small town, as documented in the melancholy rock single "Calistoga" from the album "Well Over An Hour's Ride".
• In 1880 Robert Louis Stevenson spent his honeymoon with Fanny Vandegrift a few miles north of Calistoga, living in the bunk house of the abandoned Silverado Mine. The Silverado Squatters is his story of this adventure.
• Former Major League Baseball player Tom Seaver and his wife Nancy live just south of Calistoga where they have a 3 acre vineyard
• Is probably an inspiration for the name of Calisota, the fictional state, where Walt Disney's Duckburg is placed.

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External links

• City of Calistoga web site
• The Calistoga Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
• The Weekly Calistogan (one of two local newspapers)
• Warming Up in the Vineyard, Tom Terrific Article from New York Times 2005-12-28

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v • d • e Municipalities and communities of Napa County, California
County seat: Napa
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Unincorporated communities	Circle Oaks | Oakville | Pope Valley | Rutherford | Vichy Springs | Zinfandel This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Circle Oaks is a small unincorporated community in the hills to the east of the world famed wine region, Napa Valley. ... Oakville is an unincorporated community in Napa County, California, United States. ... Pope Valley is an unincorporated community located in the small valley of the same name in northern Napa County, California. ... Rutherford is an unincorporated community in Napa County, California, United States. ... Vichy Springs is a small unincorporated community in Napa County, California. ... For the variety of grape, see Zinfandel. ...