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Oxnard, Ventura, California, USA
Henry T. Oxnard, founder of today's Moorhead, Minnesota-based American Crystal Sugar Company who operated a successful sugar beet factory with his three brothers (Benjamin, James, and Robert) in Chino, California, was enticed to build a $2 million factory on the plain inland from Port Hueneme. Shortly after the 1897 beet campaign, a new town emerged, now commemorated on the National Register of Historic Places as the Henry T. Oxnard Historic District. Oxnard intended to name the settlement after the Greek word for "sugar", zachari, but frustrated by bureaucracy, named it after himself...
Oxnard was incorporated in 1903. It is located at the western edge of the fertile Oxnard Plain, sitting adjacent to an agricultural center of strawberries and lima beans.
Henry T. Oxnard, founder of today's Moorhead, Minnesota-based American Crystal Sugar Company who operated a successful sugar beet factory with his three brothers (Benjamin, James, and Robert) in Chino, California, was enticed to build a $2 million factory on the plain inland from Port Hueneme. Shortly after the 1897 beet campaign, a new town emerged, now commemorated on the National Register of Historic Places as the Henry T. Oxnard Historic District. Oxnard intended to name the settlement after the Greek word for "sugar", zachari, but frustrated by bureaucracy, named it after himself...
Oxnard was incorporated in 1903. It is located at the western edge of the fertile Oxnard Plain, sitting adjacent to an agricultural center of strawberries and lima beans.
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Oxnard was incorporated in 1903
1906
Oxnard, a post-village of Ventura co., Cal., on the Southern Pacific R., 10 miles from Ventura. Pop. about 1500. It has wine and beet-sugar interests.
Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Oxnard:
Channel Islands Harbor: Start your visit with a stroll along the harbor. You can rent a kayak or take a boat tour to explore the nearby Channel Islands.
Silver Strand Beach: This is a beautiful, uncrowded beach with soft sand and great waves for surfing. It's a perfect spot for a day in the sun.
Heritage Square: If you're interested in history and architecture, Heritage Square is a collection of restored Victorian houses. Take a guided tour to learn about the city's past.
Channel Islands Maritime Museum: This museum showcases the rich maritime history of the region. You'll find exhibits on shipwrecks, marine life, and the Chumash Indians.
Mullin Automotive Museum: Car enthusiasts will appreciate this museum, which houses a stunning collection of French automobiles, including Bugattis and Delahayes.
Oxnard State Beach Park: Another beautiful beach to relax and enjoy the California sun. There are picnic areas, so bring some snacks and make a day of it.
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Silver Strand Beach: This is a beautiful, uncrowded beach with soft sand and great waves for surfing. It's a perfect spot for a day in the sun.
Heritage Square: If you're interested in history and architecture, Heritage Square is a collection of restored Victorian houses. Take a guided tour to learn about the city's past.
Channel Islands Maritime Museum: This museum showcases the rich maritime history of the region. You'll find exhibits on shipwrecks, marine life, and the Chumash Indians.
Mullin Automotive Museum: Car enthusiasts will appreciate this museum, which houses a stunning collection of French automobiles, including Bugattis and Delahayes.
Oxnard State Beach Park: Another beautiful beach to relax and enjoy the California sun. There are picnic areas, so bring some snacks and make a day of it.
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