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Chico is the cultural and economic center of the northern Sacramento Valley, as well as the largest city in California north of the capital city of Sacramento. The city is known as a college town, as the home of California State University, Chico, and for Bidwell Park, one of the largest urban parks in the world .
May 20, 2024 · Chico, city, Butte county, northern California, U.S. Chico lies in the Sacramento River valley, nearly 90 miles (145 km) north of Sacramento. It was founded in 1860 by John Bidwell, a state congressman and horticulturist, and developed as an agricultural-processing centre, especially for almonds,
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The history of Chico, California, begins with the original inhabitants, the Mechoopda Maidu. The city of Chico was founded in 1860 by General John Bidwell, a member of one of the first wagon trains to reach California in 1841. The city became incorporated January 8, 1872.
Feb 26, 2020 · Two hours north of the state capital, tucked away among rice fields and almond orchards, is a little oasis: Chico, California. Chico is most commonly known for being home to Chico State—one of California’s first state universities—which was established in 1887.
Chico is a city in the Central Valley of the American state of California. It is in the northern part of the state. Chico is in the Sacramento Valley close to the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The city has a population of 101,475, as of 2020. People first started living in Chico in 1843.
Nov 12, 2023 · Also known as ‘the City of Roses,’ Chico is one of the best cities to explore in Northern California as it holds quite a number of fun family attractions and activities. During your visit, explore the Bid well Park which features a golf course, an observatory and a number of hiking and biking trails.
