Bodega, California facts for kids
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Bodega
Bodega Corners
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.jpg) .jpg)  .jpg) The historic center of Bodega
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 Bodega, California
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Sonoma |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.90 sq mi (7.52 km2) |
| • Land | 2.90 sq mi (7.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 211 |
| • Density | 72.71/sq mi (28.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
94922
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| Area code(s) | 707 |
| FIPS code | 06-07246 |
| GNIS feature ID | 219574 |
Bodega is a small town in Sonoma County, California. It is not officially a city, but it is a recognized community. In 2010, about 220 people lived there.
You can find Bodega on Bodega Highway, about 5 miles (8 km) west of Freestone, California. A stream called Salmon Creek runs right through the town.
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History of Bodega
The town of Bodega was once called Bodega Corners or Bodega Roads. This helped tell it apart from the port of Bodega Bay, which is about 4 miles (6.4 km) away. Both places are named after Juan Francisco de la Bodega y Quadra, who first sailed into the bay in 1775.
Long ago, two Coast Miwok villages were in this area. One was called Kennekono, near where Bodega is today. The other, Suwutenne, was a bit further north. The first Europeans to arrive were Russians in 1809. They set up temporary camps at Bodega Bay and in the Salmon Creek Valley.
In 1843, Captain Stephen Smith built the first lumber mill on the West Coast near Bodega. Around the same time, John A. Sutter bought land from the Russians. This land included Bodega and even some old cannons and muskets.
The beautiful Saint Teresa of Avila Church was built by shipbuilders in 1859. The Watson School was Bodega's school from 1856 to 1967. It is now part of a historic park about 2 miles (3.2 km) east of town.
Geography and Nature
Bodega covers an area of about 2.9 square miles (7.5 square kilometers), all of it land. There is a special flower called Phacelia distans that blooms in Bodega. You can see it between April and June.
People of Bodega
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In 2020, about 211 people lived in Bodega. The population density was about 72.7 people per square mile. Most residents were White, with a small number of Native American and Asian people. About 4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 117 households in Bodega. About 14% of these households had children under 18. Many households were made up of individuals living alone. The average household had about 1.88 people.
The population included people of all ages. About 11% were under 18, and about 18% were 65 or older. The average age in Bodega was 54.5 years.
Economy and Jobs
In the early 1900s, Wells Fargo and Company provided express delivery service to Bodega. They delivered fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, and butter to the area. In the late 1970s, a group called the Soycrafters Association of North America was based in Bodega. It was led by Larry Needleman, who was known for making new soy products. Bodega also has a history of creameries that made milk and butter.
Farming is still important in the area today. For example, Salmon Creek Ranch raises livestock and sells organic products. Bodega also has a growing tourism industry. Visitors can stay at places like the Sonoma Coast Villa and explore art galleries and shops in the small downtown area.
Arts and Culture
In the 1970s, Bodega was home to a unique doll museum.
Bodega in Movies
Bodega is famous for being a filming location for Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 movie, The Birds. In the movie, Bodega was shown as the nearby village of Bodega Bay.
The Potter School in Bodega was used as the Bodega Bay School in the film. This building is now a private home. Bodega's general store also appeared in the movie, though it has since been moved from its original spot.
Education
There is an elementary school in the nearby village of Bodega Bay. However, there are no schools directly in Bodega itself.
Transportation
The main road through Bodega is Bodega Highway. This road goes east to Freestone and Sebastopol. It also goes south to State Route 1, which is less than 1 mile (1.6 km) away. State Route 1 connects Bodega to neighboring towns like Bodega Bay and Valley Ford.
The Mendocino Transit Authority provides bus service to Bodega. Bus routes 75 and 95 stop in Bodega twice a day. An eastbound bus stops at 10:25 AM, and the same bus returns westbound at 4:55 PM.
Notable Residents
Thomas Oliver Boggs lived in Bodega for a short time. He later moved to New Mexico, where he witnessed the burial of Kit Carson. Boggs' important papers are kept in the Bancroft Library.
Images for kids
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Bodega in the early 1900s
See also
In Spanish: Bodega (California) para niños
