Cloverdale lies nestled among forested hills and colorful vineyards at the north end of Sonoma County�s famed Alexander Valley. Originally inhabited by the Makahmo Pomo with white settlers beginning to arrive in the 1850s; the town later became known as �The Orange City� because of its flourishing groves of citrus. In the latter years of the 19th century; Cloverdale welcomed trainloads of visitors arriving to enjoy its signature event; the annual Citrus Fair; to relax at Russian River resorts or to experience the geothermal wonders of The Geysers. During the same period; unique communities developed outside of town�a religious colony around a charismatic healer; a utopian community of French socialists; and an agricultural settlement of Italian immigrants that became the unparalleled Italian Swiss Colony winemaking enterprise. Over the years; Cloverdale has been a farm town; a regional transportation hub; a stopping point for Redwood Highway travelers; and a thriving lumber town. More recently; Cloverdale has been refashioning itself into a distinctive tourist destination while retaining its identity as a friendly hometown.
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