HEALDSBURG, CALIFORNIA, USA (December 28, 2024)

Healdsburg is a city located in Sonoma County, California, United States. At the 2020 census, the city had a population of 11,340.
Healdsburg is centered on a 19th-century plaza.

Nestled along the Russian River in the heart of Sonoma Wine Country, Healdsburg (pop. 11,254) combines small-town charm and stunning vistas with award-winning vintages and incredible food. Centered around a charming town plaza lined with shops, restaurants, tasting rooms, galleries, and bars, Healdsburg is a wine and culinary epicenter.
Sitting at the juncture of three prime winegrowing regions — the Russian River Valley, Dry Creek Valley, and Alexander Valley wine appellations — this charming town makes an ideal base of operations for wine tasting.
Dining options are endless, from hearty hamburgers to haute cuisine, and include two of Sonoma County's Michelin Star restaurants.
For art lovers, more than two dozen art galleries are within walking distance to the downtown area, and the Healdsburg Museum and Historical Society hosts exhibits about the rich history of Healdsburg and surrounding areas.

History
Early inhabitants of the local area included the Pomo people, who constructed villages in open areas along the Russian River. Anglo-American and Russian settlement may have commenced in the mid-19th century, with a settlement nearby, established downstream along the Russian River near Graton, in 1836, and later the Rancho Sotoyome land grant, in 1844.
In 1857, Harmon Heald, an Ohio businessman who had been squatting on Rancho Sotoyome since 1850, purchased part of the rancho—giving the city its official founding date.  In 1867, Heald's eponymous small town was incorporated. Healdsburg is located within the former township of Mendocino. The San Francisco and North Pacific Railroad reached Healdsburg in 1872.
Farming, especially orchards and truck farms, was common within the present city limits from at least the 1890s to 1940s.
The first commercial development of the seasoning lemon pepper was in Healdsburg in 1967.


Source: sonomacounty.com; wikipedia