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Located in Yolo County, California, Davis was established in 1868. Davis had the first bike lanes in the United States (1967). UC Davis is the top veterinary school in the world.
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Founded 1868 | Population 66,000 | Peak 66,000 (2024) | County Yolo County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Davis, California

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1868Railroad Depot: Named for Jerome C. Davis.
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1905UC Davis: University farm established.
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1967Bike City: First bike lanes in U.S.
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1967Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Davis's character and economy.
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2010Modern Era: Davis continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1868 Transport
Railroad Depot
1905 Culture
UC Davis
1967 Transport
Bike City
1967 Culture
Higher Education
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Davis had the first bike lanes in the United States (1967).
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UC Davis is the top veterinary school in the world.
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One of the most bike-friendly cities in America — 95% of roads have bike lanes.
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Davis is located in Yolo County, California.
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Davis was founded in 1868.
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