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The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

Vacaville , city (1990 pop. 71,479), Solano co., central Calif. about 30 mi (48 km) from Sacramento, in a farm and orchard area; inc. 1892. Food products are made in the city, and fruits and vegetables are packed. Vacaville has grown tremendously in size as the central California area has boomed; its population grew almost fourfold between 1970 and 1990. A state prison medical facility is located there. Travis Air Force Base and Hospital are to the south. Author not available, VACAVILLE. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2007 ... Read more

Edwin Markham
Encyclopedia of World Biography ... schools, worked as a cowboy and ranch hand, ran away from home at least once, and at the age of 16 entered California College in Vacaville. Two years later he transferred to San Jose State Normal School, from which he graduated in 1872. Markham's first teaching ... Read more

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