Oakville, California facts for kids
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Oakville
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To-Kalon Vineyard, Robert Mondavi Winery, Oakville, California
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 Oakville
Location in California
Oakville
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Napa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.360 sq mi (3.522 km2) |
| • Land | 1.360 sq mi (3.522 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 71 |
| • Density | 52.2/sq mi (20.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes |
94562
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| Area code(s) | 707 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 229899; 2583102 |
Oakville is a small community in the Napa Valley area of Napa County, located in northern California. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's a special area counted by the government for population data.
In 2010, only 71 people lived in Oakville. Its ZIP Code is 94562, and its phone area code is 707. The main business in Oakville is making Napa Valley wine. In 1993, Oakville was officially recognized as a special wine-growing area called an "appellation" within the larger Napa Valley AVA. Today, there are 24 wineries and over 5,000 acres (20 km2) of vineyards in the Oakville AVA. Famous wineries like Robert Mondavi Winery and Opus One Winery are found here.
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History of Oakville
Oakville began in the 1860s as a simple stop for a steam train. This train was owned by The Napa Valley Railroad Company. It was started by Samuel Brannan in 1864. The train carried tourists from Vallejo to the resort town of Calistoga. The village got its name from the many dark green valley oak trees in the area.
How Wine Came to Oakville
H. W. Crabb helped turn Oakville into a wine region. In 1868, he bought 240 acres (0.97 km2) near the Napa River. Crabb started a vineyard and a winery called To Kalon. This name means "the beautiful" in Greek. By 1877, Crabb had planted 130 acres (0.53 km2) of grapes. He was making 50,000 gallons of wine each year. By 1880, his vineyard grew to 430 acres (1.7 km2).
In 1903, the U.S. Department of Agriculture opened an experimental vineyard in Oakville. This vineyard, known as "Oakville Station," is now run by the University of California, Davis.
Modern Wine Production
Oakville was officially named a special wine area in 1993. There are now 24 wineries and over 5,000 acres (20 km2) of vineyards here. The Robert Mondavi Winery is located between Oakville and Rutherford, California. To Kalon was part of Mondavi's land when he started his winery in 1965. Another famous winery in Oakville is Opus One Winery. Heitz Wine Cellars' Martha's Vineyard is also in the Oakville area.
Today, many tourists visit Oakville. They often stop at Oakville Grocery to buy picnic supplies. This is one of the few businesses in the area that isn't a winery. The Napa Valley Wine Train still runs through Oakville. It uses the same route as the old steam train from the 1800s.
Geography of Oakville
Oakville covers about 1.4 square miles (3.5 km2) of land. There is no water area within its boundaries. Long ago, Oakville was known for having a lot of quicksilver, which is a type of metal.
People of Oakville
The 2010 United States Census counted 71 people living in Oakville. All of these people lived in homes. No one lived in group homes or institutions.
There were 27 households in Oakville. About 37% of these homes had children under 18. Most homes were families, with an average family size of 3.28 people.
The population included people of different ages. About 28% were under 18 years old. About 13% were 65 years or older. The average age in Oakville was 36.2 years.
See also
In Spanish: Oakville (California) para niños
