Vineburg, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vineburg, California
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 Vineburg, California
Location in California
Vineburg, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Sonoma |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95487
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| Area code(s) | 707 |
| GNIS feature ID | 237091 |
Vineburg is a small place in Sonoma County, California, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that is not officially a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county area.
Vineburg is located about 2 miles (3.2 km) southeast of the city of Sonoma. It has its own post office, which first opened way back in 1897.
Discovering Vineburg
Vineburg started around the late 1870s. It began as a stop along the Sonoma Valley Railroad line. This train line later became part of the Northwestern Pacific Railroad.
Vineburg's Early Days
In its early years, Vineburg was a very important spot. Farmers used it to ship their crops and goods. They would send out lots of locally grown apples, pears, and even eggs by train.
Changes Over Time
Later on, the railroad line that ran through Vineburg was no longer used. After the train stopped coming, Vineburg slowly started to change. It began to feel less like its own separate place and more like a part of nearby Sonoma. The old buildings that were used for farming and shipping slowly turned into places for small factories and other businesses.
