Rutherford, California facts for kids
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Rutherford
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 Rutherford
Location in California
Rutherford
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Napa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.684 sq mi (4.361 km2) |
| • Land | 1.680 sq mi (4.350 km2) |
| • Water | 0.004 sq mi (0.010 km2) 0.24% |
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| • Total | 115 |
| • Density | 68.3/sq mi (26.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes |
94573
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| Area code(s) | 707 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583124 |
Rutherford is a small community in Napa County, California, United States. It is known for its beautiful vineyards and wineries. In 2020, about 115 people lived there.
Rutherford is part of the famous Rutherford AVA (American Viticultural Area). This area is well-known for growing grapes and making wine. It is also inside the larger Napa Valley AVA. Many famous wineries are located here. These include Robert Mondavi Winery, Beaulieu Vineyard, Grgich Hills Estate, St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery, and Inglenook. You can also find the fancy Auberge du Soleil restaurant and resort in Rutherford.
The zip code for Rutherford is 94573. Its phone area code is 707.
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History of Rutherford
Rutherford is located on land that was once a large Mexican land grant. This grant was called Rancho Caymus. It covered about 11,887 acres. In 1838, General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo gave this land to an early settler named George C. Yount.
The Rutherford Family's Influence
In 1864, George C. Yount gave 1,040 acres of this land to his granddaughter Elizabeth. It was a wedding gift for her and her husband, Thomas Rutherford. The Rutherford family started planting vineyards on their land. They also began making wine in the late 1800s. This is how the area got its name.
Recent Events: The Hennessey Fire
In August 2020, a large wildfire called the Hennessey Fire affected the Rutherford area. The fire started in the Vaca Mountains. It caused many people to leave their homes for safety. The fire burned over 315,611 acres of land.
Geography of Rutherford
Rutherford is a small place, covering about 1.7 square miles (4.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.24%, is water.
People of Rutherford
In 2010, Rutherford had a population of 164 people. Most of the people living in Rutherford were White. A number of residents were also of Hispanic or Latino background. The community is made up of different families and individuals.
See also
In Spanish: Rutherford (California) para niños
