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Willits is a small rural community located on U.S. Highway 101
approximately 140 miles north of San Francisco. A town rich in history with beautiful
scenery, from rolling hills to picturesque ranches dotting the landscape. Named after
Hiram Willits, it was settled by pioneering ranchers in the 1850's. Willits is the eastern
terminus of the world famous "Skunk Train" which thousands of travelers continue
to enjoy and ride each year. We are also home to the Mendocino County Museum. The museum
has one of the finest collections of Pomo and Yuki Baskets in the world. The Roots of
Motive Power Antique Steam Logging Equipment Display is an actual working exhibit of
logging equipment used at the turn-of-the-century. And, Willits Frontier Days, our major
annual 4th of July event, boasts of being the "Oldest Continuous Rodeo in the
State of California," paying homage to our pioneering roots. Being centrally
located in Mendocino County, Willits offers visitors and residents alike the opportunity
to enjoy many activities in and around our community and experience small town America at
its best! We invite you and your family to make Willits your destination and see it for
yourself!
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The pioneering spirit that first founded Willits is still
alive and well today! Willits, even though it is a small community, is made up of people
and businesses that are mighty in perseverance and toughness. A diverse and
individualistic lot, we have a deep sense of caring for one another and our community.
This has been shown time and time again throughout the years. From the beginning, our
citizens have put aside differences and worked together to make our community a better
place to live, work and play. Pioneering ranchers and Native Americans living and working
side by side; the whole town rallying together to help other communities in need; the
raising of the Willits Arch (which stands today towering over Highway 101 as a symbol
of our community's togetherness) all are examples of this "can do"
community.
Willits is a great place to visit. A friendly town, surrounded
by some of the most spectacular scenery in California that you will ever see, it offers
you the central location to visit our wonderful and diverse county and region. Willits is
a great place for business. Access to markets, low development fees (some 30% lower than
in other areas), local government's willingness to work with and support business.
And, Willits is a great place to live. Small town values,
friendly and caring people, low housing costs yet many amenities.
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